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March 13, 2023 · 7 Comments

Linguine with Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce

30 Minutes or Less· Italian· Meatless Recipes· Pasta Recipes· Product Reviews

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Linguine tossed with a light and lemony Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce makes the perfect, quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Linguine tossed with a light and lemony Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce makes the perfect, quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Linguine tossed with a light and lemony Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce makes the perfect, quick and delicious weeknight meal.

Linguine tossed with a light and lemony Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce makes the perfect, quick and delicious weeknight meal.

Linguine with Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce in a white pasta bowl with tongs. Several months ago I was contacted by the Asiago Cheese Consortium to sample some of their  Asiago cheese. 

I came home one day and found four very large boxes sitting by my front door. Now I thought I was getting samples and not whole wheels of cheese! 

Since the Consortium was so generous, not only did I donate most of the cheese to our local food pantry, I created several new recipes including this linguine recipe.

History of Asiago Cheese

Asiago cheese has been produced since the year 1000 in the Asiago Plateau of Italy. Initially sheepโ€™s milk was used, but from the 1500s cowโ€™s milk became the raw material used.

In the early twentieth century, Fresh Asiago was born from the traditions of the DOP region; combined with innovative cheese making technology. The flavor of this cheese, sweet and mild.

Linguine with Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce

What is Asiago Cheese PDO?

Protected Destination of Origin status (DOP in Italian, standing for Denominazione di Origine Protetta) is the best guarantee of excellence in a European agri-food product.

In the case of Asiago cheese, this indicates that the productโ€™s qualities come principally from the geographical environment in which it is made; including natural and human factors, and that its production, processing and preparation take place exclusively in the area of origin.

This means that only cheese which is produced, matured, packaged and distributed in compliance with the Asiago DOP Cheese Production Regulations is โ€œAsiago Cheeseโ€. All the rest is just โ€œcheeseโ€. 

 Types of Asiago cheese

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Fresh Asiago is a cheese with a young flavor and a taste of milk fresh from the cow, melting in the mouth to release sweet and slightly sour notes.

The cheeseโ€™s digestibility and palatability, and the presence of live lactic ferments, are qualities appreciated by nutritionists who recommend Fresh Asiago for a good, healthy diet.

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Aged Asiago is a flavorful cheese with a strong personality. It should be chewed slowly until its aromatic notes explode in the mouth. It can be โ€œMezzanoโ€ (medium seasoned), โ€œVecchioโ€ (mature) or โ€œStravecchioโ€ (extra mature) depending on the seasoning.

Aged Asiago is a product much appreciated for its uniqueness and its flavor, whose strong personality differentiates it from any other seasoned cheese. It can contribute up to 50% of daily protein requirements, with a protein content of high nutritional value.

I opted to use the Fresh Asiago for this recipe and combine it with another familiar Italian flavor, Limoncello; which is a lemon liquor made in Italy.

The flavor of lemon paired with fresh basil and the sweet, creamy flavor of the fresh Asiago was wonderful!

The entire meal only took 30 minutes to make and can be served as a main entree or used as a side dish. I also used half and half instead of heavy cream as I didn't want the sauce to be too heavy.

This Linguine with Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce transported me back to our trip to Italy we took a few summers ago and really made me want to visit again. It's amazing how food can make you nostalgic and put you in a completely different state of mind. ~Enjoy!

Linguine tossed with a light and lemony Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce makes the perfect, quick and delicious weeknight meal.

How do you make Linguine in a Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce?

Start by cooking the pasta according to package directions; drain. While the pasta is cooking, heat the half and half in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the flour forming a roux; then whisk in the Limoncello and warmed half and half until it's smooth.

Next, add the cheese, reduce heat to low and stir until the cheese is melted; set aside. Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta, add the basil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

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Linguine with Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Linguine tossed with a light and lemony Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce makes the perfect, quick and delicious weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound linguine
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ยผ cup limoncello (or lemon juice for non-alcholic)
  • 6 ounces fresh asiago cheese
  • ยผ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the half and half in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the flour forming a roux; then whisk in the Limoncello and warmed half and half until it's smooth.
  • Next, add the cheese, reduce heat to low and stir until the cheese is melted; set aside.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta, add the basil and season with pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 678IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 447mgIron: 1mg
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  1. GALINA VARESE says

    August 13, 2016 at 4:32 am

    What an inspired creative pasta recipe! I would have never thought of adding limoncello to a pasta sauce. Have pinned, as I'm so intrigued, I'll be trying it soon.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      August 13, 2016 at 6:33 am

      My family loves it Galina, I hope yours will as well!

      Reply
  2. Terry Poage says

    June 05, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    This sounds so great, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Sharana @ Living The Sweet Life Blog says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Yum!! Could there be anything more comforting that cheesy, pasta?!?!

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      October 20, 2014 at 6:43 am

      I agree Sharana! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply

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