A plate of freshly cooked linguini with a reddish hue, gracias to the chili garlic sauce. Bright red and green grape salsa scattered all over, together with sprinkles of grated Parmesan and chopped cilantro that contribute to a color contrast. A lime wedge at the side adds a zesty pop to the plate.

Chili Garlic Linguini with Grape Salsa Fresca

Name: Chili Garlic Linguini with Grape Salsa Fresca
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Red and green grapes, 1 cup halved; Ripe Tomato, 1 diced; Red Onion, 1/2 finely chopped; Cilantro, A handful chopped; Lime, 1 zested and juiced; Fresh Linguini, 200 grams; Garlic, 4 cloves minced; Red Chili Flakes, 1 tsp; Olive Oil, 2 tbsp; Parmesan, 1/2 cup grated; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 05, 2023

Today, we're fusing two beloved cuisines - Italian and Mexican - into an exciting and unique dish. Our star ingredient, Grapes, will lend a sweet and tangy touch to our pasta dish, balanced perfectly by the piquant Mexican-inspired flavors.

Ingredients (for 2)

Red and green grapes - 1 cup - halved
Ripe tomato - 1 - diced
Red onion - 1/2 - finely chopped
Cilantro - A handful - chopped
Lime - 1 - zested and juiced
Fresh linguini - 200 grams
Garlic - 4 cloves - minced
Red chili flakes - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Parmesan - 1/2 cup - grated
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍅🍇🥣

Mix halved grapes, diced tomato, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, lime zest, and half of the lime juice in a bowl. Season it with salt.
Step 2 - 🍝💦🥘

Cook the linguini as per instructions on the package until al dente. Drain it but keep some pasta water on the side.
Step 3 - 🧄🌶️🍳

In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add minced garlic and chili flakes and cook until they release their aroma.
Step 4 - 🍝🌶️🧄

Add the cooked linguini into the pan with the garlic and chili oil. Add a bit of pasta water if it's too dry.
Step 5 - 🍋🧀🍽️

Squeeze the rest of lime juice onto the pasta, then sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan. Mix them together.
Step 6 - 🍝🥗🍽️

Serve the linguini on plates, topped with grape salsa fresca, remaining Parmesan, and additional chopped cilantro.

Additional

Feel like adding protein? Grilled chicken or seared shrimps would pair delightfully. This recipe is multifaceted and adaptable. Let your kids help with mixing the salsa or grating Parmesan. Fun fact: Did you know that a cup of grapes can provide more than a quarter of the daily recommended values of vitamins K and C?