Lemon Linguine

This is a really fresh tasting change for linguine. I think it would also be good over angel hair. I served this with Chicken Piccata.

1 8 oz pkg linguine
1/4 cup finely minced shallots (or onions)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1 8 oz carton sour cream (I used light sour cream and it was just great)
4 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan, divided
1 Tbsp milk
1 3/4 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (1/2 medium lemon)
1 whole lemon, zested
2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley (flat leaf)
2 Tbsp freshly chopped chives

Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain & keep warm.

In a skilled cook shallots & garlic in butter until tender. Stir in sour cream, half Parmesan, milk, lemon-pepper, salt, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over linguine. Toss and add parsley, chives and remaining Parmesan. This recipe comes mostly courtesy of Paula Deen

Easy Marinara Sauce

2 cans (14.5 oz each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4-5 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water

Combine first seven ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Saute onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Add tomato mixture and water; simmer for approximately 30 minutes.

Request: Homemade Alfredo and Marinara Sauces

Just looking for some great homemade options for Alfredo and Marinara sauces. I usually have scads of tomatoes, peppers and onions in the garden during the summer and thought it would be fun to find some marinara recipes that use fresh ingredients. My stepson is also a huge Alfredo sauce fan and I'm bored with my current recipe. Any ideas???

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