How to Use linguine in a Sentence

linguine

noun
Definition of linguinenext
  • Add 1 pound cooked and drained linguine to the pan and toss with the sauce.
    — Carole Kotkin, miamiherald, 2 Mar. 2018
  • Stir in the linguine and half the breadcrumbs and toss to combine.
    — Star Tribune, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Basil and olive oil tossed with linguine makes a quick side dish.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, The Seattle Times, 15 May 2017
  • Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2021
  • When the linguine is about 3 minutes from being done, add the heavy cream to the butter broth and turn the heat to medium.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Feel free to substitute linguine for the spaghetti and to adjust the lemon zest and juice to your taste.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2019
  • Serve it over a bed of linguine with pimentos to complete the meal.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, charlotteobserver, 9 Jan. 2018
  • Rather, its green stems cling like bits of linguine to trees, anchoring it to its host.
    — Mac Stone, National Geographic, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Drain linguine and place back in saucepan with reserved water and olive oil.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, The Seattle Times, 15 May 2017
  • Her linguine verde is a spot-on version of pasta with clams.
    — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 20 July 2017
  • Her linguine verde ($17) is a spot-on version of pasta with clams.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2017
  • My Yelp page had photos of beef tartare and linguine vongole.
    — Ron Winters, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022
  • Add linguine and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
    — Kristen Rogers, Madeline Holcombe and Amanda Sealy, CNN, 26 Dec. 2021
  • Speaker wires hang from the ceiling like renegade strands of linguine so as not to cross and cause feedback.
    — Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Salmon with mushrooms and spinach and linguine with green-olive sauce are their specialties.
    — Marty Munson, Men's Health, 11 Nov. 2022
  • There’s no guessing how the crawfish linguine gilded with crab sauce landed on the menu.
    — Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2022
  • My first and favorite meal on Nantucket was the linguine and clams at Black Eyed Susan’s.
    — Andrea Whittle, CNT, 11 Aug. 2017
  • Lighter in all ways is a turban of linguine slicked with pesto and mixed with spinach, crushed walnuts and toasted breadcrumbs.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The linguine was served in a savory fish sauce and topped with a hearty portion of lobster, shrimp, scallops, manila clams and squid.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022
  • Beef cheeks with pappardelle or squid ink linguine with calamari?
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Lighter than the agnolotti is pitch-perfect linguine arranged with sweet clams in their shells.
    — Washington Post, 16 July 2021
  • A classic linguine with clam sauce recipe gets a major upgrade with leafy green spinach and crispy bacon bits.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 14 Feb. 2017
  • Follow that with anything from linguine with clams to lobsters.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The seafood linguine with flying fish roe is a winner, as is the sea bass fillet with gnocchi, eggplant, and cashew, in lemon butter and cilantro.
    — Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 1 June 2022
  • Cook the linguine in the large pot according to package directions.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Apr. 2020
  • The linguine was tossed in a fiery diavolo sauce — marinara zapped with plenty of red pepper flakes and enriched with wine.
    — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 19 Jan. 2021
  • Patrons can dine on linguine with lobster from Brittany or iced pannetonne while overlooking the sparkling views of the city.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2021
  • The fresh linguine with local littlenecks was bland, its light broth lacking a clammy punch.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 6 July 2018
  • The shape of the die corresponds to the final shape of the pasta: spaghetti or linguine, rigatoni or penne, radiatori or rotelle.
    — Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
  • They are traditionally combined with spaghetti or linguine to create the main course of the feast.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023

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