Lemon Linguine from Newbery Honor Author, Kirby Larson
Kirby Larson is the Newbery Honor author of Hattie Big Sky and co-author with Mary Nethery of Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival. I interviewed Kirby this past September about both books and of course received a recipe from Kirby. While there are a couple of recipes found at the back of Hattie Big Sky (which I hope to make at some point), the recipe that Kirby shared with us is a Larson family favorite: lemon linguine.
After Hurricane Katrina, Kirby went to New Orleans to help with rebuilding. She said, “As one of the men I met when I went to Houma, Louisiana, to help rebuild houses after Hurricane Katrina said: “That’s good eatin’!”
Kirby’s recipe for lemon linquine is really simple: Cook 1 lb. linguine, toss with ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, the juice of 2 lemons, the zest of 1 lemon, a bunch of fresh chopped parsley, and a large handful of chopped green onions. Serve with tons of grated parmesan cheese (and salt and pepper to taste).
Let me tell you, this dish was delicious! It’s one that I will definitely make again.
My ingredients ready to be tossed with the cooked linguine:
And below is the finished product! How easy was that? I added artichoke hearts in, because seriously, who doesn’t love artichoke hearts? They went beautifully. I also added some shrimp as well. I actually hate shrimp, so it was just my husband’s serving. But they do look good.
Is it kid friendly? Yes! My kids both had seconds. I actually think my oldest had thirds. They seriously were shoveling it in.
There were plenty of leftovers and we had it for lunch the next day as well. Kirby is right. This is “good eatin’!”
Visit Kirby Larson’s website, my author interview, and book reviews of Hattie Big Sky and Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival. If you’d like more recipes submitted by authors and their books, check out the author recipes archives.
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Looks delicious and sounds easy. I’ll have to try this recipe!
on April 10th, 2009 at 6:27 amI love it when you share recipes! The lemon linguine looks scrumptious- I’d add shrimp, too.
on April 10th, 2009 at 7:46 amYum! We need some new pasta recipes around here…
on April 10th, 2009 at 9:29 amOh wow! That looks to die for! And you’re right about those artichoke hearts–can never go wrong. Thanks for the recipe.
on April 10th, 2009 at 9:38 amIt is great that you share author’s recipes! That is a wonderful idea. I’m always on the lookout for easy and quick meals for the family (expecially pasta…who can’t get enough pasta!). This recipe looks like a good one.
on April 10th, 2009 at 9:41 amI can’t tell you how bad I want to try this!! Looks delicious. I would do it tonight, but dad’s cooking already :/
on April 10th, 2009 at 11:37 amThis looks like a really good recipe and it seems quick and easy. I will have to whip this up one night. Thanks We love pasta here.
on April 10th, 2009 at 7:30 pmThis sounds great, I’m going to try it. My son would love it, anything with pasta is his favorite meal.
on April 10th, 2009 at 7:35 pmMe! Looks very yummy and your kids obviously enjoyed it
I was too picky as a kid to eat something like this lol.
on April 10th, 2009 at 9:08 pmNatasha,
That does look so good. I’d go with the shrimp and artichoke hearts myself.
on April 11th, 2009 at 8:51 amYUMMY! That looks so delicious! It sounds even better with the added artichoke hearts and shrimp–I’m going to have to try this one out! I love that you include recipes on your blog
on April 11th, 2009 at 5:55 pmI had thought the original recipe looked a little plain for my tastes, but now that I see it with shrimp and artichoke hearts, I’m all over it! I’m not a huge fan of shrimp but I’ll bet scallops would work well, too.
on April 12th, 2009 at 12:55 amKathy – It was too easy! You could get this meal on the table in the time it takes to boil the noodles.
Jeane – My husband is glad too! I’m normally not a cook, but when he sees me get out the camera in the kitchen he knows something is up!
KT – My kids love pasta. It’s always great to add another one to the mix.
Trish – Artichoke hearts are amazing. They make everything better.
Tracie – I think this is the first time you’ve commented on my blog. Thanks and welcome! I do enjoy sharing author recipes. It’s been a lot of fun.
Chris – Tell me if you do make it! I’d love to know if you enjoy it.
Cindy – It was really easy. Too easy in fact.
Bonnie – You can never go wrong with pasta with kids. Even my three year old was fighting my husband for the shrimp.
Ladytink_534 – It has cheese in it. Kids love anything with cheese.
Leisa – You should make it! Or else, tell me to make it and you can come over.
Laura – Enjoy when you do make it! Come back and tell me when you do.
Ali – I emailed Kirby to let her know that I had made her recipe, she emailed back and said to try it with shrimp or scallops! So definitely try the scallops.
on April 12th, 2009 at 10:53 amMmm, that looks delicious. Why did I read this when I’m already hungry?
on April 12th, 2009 at 12:03 pmYes, that really does look delicious.
on April 12th, 2009 at 9:24 pmI might make it later this week. It really is a simple recipe.
on April 12th, 2009 at 9:27 pmMade this tonight
) Was most enjoyable!
on April 14th, 2009 at 2:26 pm