CLB (Chili, Lemon, Basil) Linguine with 2022 Identitas Falanghina del Sannio DOP Solopaca Winery
- Carlos Sarmiento
- Jun 8
- 2 min read
The perfect wine for a perfect midweek dinner. I love crafting quick meals that don’t compromise on flavor, and this new recipe—made with just a handful of simple ingredients—paired with this distinctive wine, truly delivers.
Trust me, one bite (and sip) and you’ll be reaching for seconds.
Let’s get cooking!
Menu: CLB Linguine. Linguine pasta tossed with with red chili pepper, lemon zest and fresh basil.
Wine: 2022 Identitas Falanghina del Sannio DOP Solopaca Winery
Ingredients:
• ½ package linguine
• 1 red chili pepper (seeded) finely chopped
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup fresh basil leaves, hand-torn
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) from Partanna https://partannafoods.com/collections/olive-oil?utm_source=google&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=20868095962&utm_term=partanna%20olive%20oil&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20868095962&gbraid=0AAAAAqgNwzi0aOaF87T2T4LFXs7HgxFeX&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_-SLmo_ijQMVSCzUAR27tg-PEAAYASAAEgKJQfD_BwE
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions:
1. Boil Pasta:
Cook linguine in salted water according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
2. Infuse Oil:
In a large pan, toast cracked pepper on low heat for 5 minutes.
Add EVOO and chili pepper. Stir gently.
Add garlic and cook until just fragrant (do not let it brown).
Remove from heat.
3. Mix & Toss:
Place drained pasta in a large bowl.
Add contents of the frying pan and toss to coat.
Add lemon zest and mix again.
4. Add Cheese & Water:
Add a handful of Parmesan + a splash of pasta water. Stir well.
Repeat with more cheese and water until creamy and well-coated. Add most of the torn basil and toss.
Server it up.
Plate into bowls and garnish with extra basil, Parmesan, and a light drizzle of EVOO.
Buon appetito!
About the wine…
2022 Identitas Falanghina del Sannio DOP Solopaca Winery
Identitas is obtained from a selection of the best Falanghina grapes in different municipalities, to best communicate a product that encompasses all the different expressions and nuances of the vine.
Tasting notes:
The scent is characterized by notes of orange, white melon, mandarin, pineapple, apricot jelly, plum and mimosa. The taste is clear with a hint of citrus that leaves room for ripe yellow fruit. Mineral finish, with a pleasant note of smokiness.
Grapes:
100% Falanghina
Food pairing:
This versatile wine pairs beautifully with seafood, light pastas, vegetable risotto and Mediterranean dishes.
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Special thanks to Giovanni Silvestri from So Good Marketing, representing Gambero Rosso Worldwide & Brand Ambassador for Casale del Giglio wines. Grazie Mille!
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