Linguine con Uovo Sode (Pasta with Hard-Boiled Egg)
Pasta dishes always sound far better, and rather more enticing, when described in Italian. This clearly has something to do with the word ‘pasta’ being virtually synonymous with its country of origin. However, let us not kid ourselves; describing a dish in another language, especially a rather romantic one, does give one a sense of expertise and an air of authority. Having said that, I jolly well hope that my Italian is, at least on this occasion, correct.
As was mentioned in a recent post of mine, I am trying to make more frequent use of the eggs our chickens produce. This, combined with my desire for a filling but healthy bowl of pasta, provided the inspiration for the recipe you will find below. Linguine, though a little more expensive than your bog-standard spaghetti, is a real winner and I believe I’ve developed what can only be described as a healthy fetish for it. Linguine has so much body and, in my opinion, provides one with the perfect balance between spaghetti and tagliatelle. Though, if one is on a particularly tight budget, a little basic spaghetti would not offend.
I find that pasta is, more often than not, considered to be a rather summery ingredient. It is often paired with tomatoes and basil – quintessentially summery ingredients. This assumption appears to be entirely unfounded, since pasta, of any sort, is an ideal vehicle for any number of flavours. Indeed, this dish encapsulates some rather wonderful rich and wintry flavours while managing to stay true to its most endearing quality. That is, its ability to transcend the usual limitations of simple flour mixtures, by being extremely light and delicate.
Linguine con Uovo Sode
Serves 1
Ingredients:
• 70g linguine, spaghetti or fettuccine will do
• 1 small clove of garlic, finely chopped
• A twist of lemon juice
• 1 egg
• A little finely chopped parsley to garnish
• Olive oil
• Seasoning
Method:
1. First, you’ll need to hard boil your egg. To do this place an egg in a small pan and very nearly cover it in water. Bring the water to the boil and continue to simmer for 6 minutes. While the egg is boiling pop the linguine on to boil. When the pasta is nearing completion gently fry the garlic in a generous dose of olive oil. Add the pasta to the frying pan when it is cooked through, drizzle over the lemon juice, season and transfer to a suitable bowl. Peel the egg and chop into quarters or eighths, place over the pasta and garnish with parsley.
Cost: Simple pasta dishes never cost very much and here the case remains the same. Assuming you don’t have a ready supply of free eggs, this dish ought to set one back no more than around 60p. Not bad for a thoroughly delicious lunch.
I’ve never heard of this dish before but it looks beautifully simple. And a wonderful way to use (and showcase) fresh eggs.
Thanks. I think simple pasta dishes are the best.
Love simple pasta dishes like this – great idea for eggs … and a good lunch!
Thanks! It worked surprisingly well!
The second time this week I’ve been tempted by having an egg on pasta. Today boliled, yesterday fried. Alas, Mrs G doesn’t fancy the idea much. Good job I’m working at home alone today!
Well, you ought to give it a go then. I hope it went down well.
Lovely – would never have thought of serving pasta with an egg and now I´ve seen this I´m also thinking one of my hen´s eggs, softly poached and sitting on the top….!
That sounds really great
Those eggs are perfectly cooked!
Thanks, it was slightly down to luck.
Eggs look amazing!
Thanks, Arturo.
Beautiful! And with 10 hens currently laying, I’m always looking for a new egg dish. Thanks.
Wow, that’s a lot of eggs
. I love it!
Taste and simple, keep them coming.
I shall try to live up to expectation.
I am 100% Italian (American) and I have never heard of this before! It looks and sounds amazing!! The eggs are done perfectly. We do put crushed boiled eggs in our soup on holidays though, and my mother puts it in her lasagna as her mother does. I will have to try this one!! I love that it’s budget-friendly, as usual! Thank you for sharing it!
Jen
http://www.thewholebagofchips.com
To be honest, I’m not sure it’s a traditional dish – I just like the name
.
MMM this looks so yummy. There are few things I love more than pasta tossed with a light garlicky sauce, and eggs make everything better. I’ll definitely be making this!
Thanks. You should – I thought it work beautifully.
Can I use a word elegant for this dish? That’s how I see it, very elegant, light, and incredibly flavorful… Great post!
Oh yes, you can most happily. I think that’s a great way to describe it.
I love this dish… such simple and fresh ingredients make this pasta sound like such a delicious meal!
Thanks, it was a truly delicious meal.
I’ve never seen this done before, it’s so smart. I love anything with eggs!!!
Thanks, Spatula.
Your eggs look amazing. What bright and cheerful yolks! And I LOVE that you left the yolks a little soft. Great dish.
Thanks, bacon. I thought it might work better if they were slightly soft.
Those eggs are so pretty I almost teared up! What a great way to use them.
Haha, don’t get emotional, Greg.
Inspired! This looks and sounds comforting and delicious! It’ll be finding its way to our table.
By the way Frugal Nick, very nice photos!
Yay, thanks!
Thanks, I do try. Do let me know when it does
So simple, and I’m sure, very delicious!
Oh yes, you’re right
I made something quite similar last night. I don’t like hard-boiled eggs, but my husband does, and we’ve got a fridge full of eggs from our hens. Should’ve thought of this!
Awesome! Quite a lot of people don’t like hard boiled eggs – these were slightly off hard though.
I cant wait to give this a try! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for reading and enjoying.
Lovely recipe. I love the simplicity of the dish, the perfect eggs and the excellent photography. Oh, and the price really appeals too.
Best,
Conor
Thanks, Conor. I’m glad you like the recipe.
I’d have never though to pair pasta and hard-boiled eggs. It does make a nice easy meal though, and I agree that linguine is much nicer than spaghetti, which I can never work out why as it’s all pasta in the end, but I’m just not so keen on it!
Neither had I until now. I can’t work it out either…
How lovely! I was just reading a similar recipe in one of my favorite French cookbooks.
Haha, lots of people seem to be finding similar recipes – I guess it makes mine legitimate
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my site…I wanted to return the favor. I was pleasantly surprised to find LOTS of food and recipes
I can’t wait to catch up on your previous posts!
No problem. I do hope you catch up and give me some feedback
It’s inspiring to see pasta that hasn’t been obliterated by gobs of sauce and toppings. Simple and elegant–that’s the way to go (most of the time).
Exactly, that’s my philosophy when it comes to pasta.
I just read about a similar dish in a magazine, it was Spanish and had saffron in it, and perhaps also parsley. This looks to be much more reasonable, saffron is so expensive. Looks gorgeous and filling.
Ah, well I promise I didn’t steal it
. Saffron is expensive and a little overrated…
You just fixed my “what do I make for dinner” crisis!
I’m glad I helped
Love this recipe, looks amazing! Love that it’s simple and pretty easy!
Love your blog!!
Thanks! Simple pasta dishes are often the best.
Protein and pasta make a perfect combination! Pasta is such a versatile ingredient you can create practically anything with it! This dish sure looks and tastes deliciously! You have a beautiful collection of recipes in your blog!
They do
. I’m glad you think so, I love some of my recipes 
beautiful eggs!!! i can’t wait to someday have my own chickens so i can have beautiful, fresh eggs to eat all the time!!
Thanks! It really is worth keeping them – they are so low maintenance.
This is my absolute favorite! And salade frisée aux oeufs pochés
Oh cool, someone who has tried it
. Rare.
Reblogged this on Sweet, Salty 'N Sour and commented:
This recipe looks so yummy, you all should try it!
I’ve never heard of this combination before, but I’ve actually wondered if there was an egg/pasta dish out there (other than egg yolk ravioli). So glad to see there is, I’ll have to give it a try!
Apparently there is, I invent to order by the way.
Terrific idea, your inventiveness never fails to make me hungry!
Thanks! I shall try to maintain this
What a fresh idea. Love this. Thanks for visiting my blog!
Thank you – I’m sure I shall be back.
Yum! Those eggs look absolutely fresh without a doubt.
Oh they were! Deliciously so.
Just a tiny correction: the title should be Linguine con uova sode!
Uovo is the singular, no? I only used one boiled egg.
Great recipe! I have never used hard boiled eggs in pasta. And I agree with your about the summeriness of pasta…and they do sound better when described in Italian!
Thanks! You should, it works well
.
One of my former roommates used to add scrambled eggs to his pasta and I was always thought it was the strangest thing, but maybe I am the strange one for being so skeptical about it!
That is a little strange – this would taste quite different I think – give it a go
This is right up my alley! Beautiful egg shots
http://breakfastinthebaywindow.wordpress.com/
Awesome
. I’m glad you think so.