How to Use linguine in a Sentence

linguine

noun
  • Basil and olive oil tossed with linguine makes a quick side dish.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, The Seattle Times, 15 May 2017
  • Why do spaghetti, linguine, and penne get to have all the fun?
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The short rib melts in the mouth, and the lobster linguine is not to be missed.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Stir in the linguine and half the breadcrumbs and toss to combine.
    — Star Tribune, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Drain linguine and place back in saucepan with reserved water and olive oil.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, The Seattle Times, 15 May 2017
  • Don’t miss the tuna sashimi and black squid ink linguine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Beef cheeks with pappardelle or squid ink linguine with calamari?
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Ditto the prime rib of beef, the linguine with clams and the jumbo lump crab cake.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Patrons swear by its braised short ribs, roasted duck, and seafood linguine.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Rather, its green stems cling like bits of linguine to trees, anchoring it to its host.
    — Mac Stone, National Geographic, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Serve it over a bed of linguine with pimentos to complete the meal.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, charlotteobserver, 9 Jan. 2018
  • Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2021
  • My Yelp page had photos of beef tartare and linguine vongole.
    — Ron Winters, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022
  • Think of it as the Cantonese version of linguine and clam sauce.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Salmon with mushrooms and spinach and linguine with green-olive sauce are their specialties.
    — Marty Munson, Men's Health, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Follow that with anything from linguine with clams to lobsters.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Fettuccine is wider than linguine but less wide than tagliatelle.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Any style of long pasta such as linguine, fettucine or spaghettini can be used.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
  • There’s no guessing how the crawfish linguine gilded with crab sauce landed on the menu.
    — Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2022
  • 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
  • Think linguine bolognese as well as linguine köfte, bulgur wheat standing in for the meat.
    — Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • Lighter than the agnolotti is pitch-perfect linguine arranged with sweet clams in their shells.
    — Washington Post, 16 July 2021
  • His arms were undefined and gangly, like strands of linguine.
    — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2020
  • The fresh linguine with local littlenecks was bland, its light broth lacking a clammy punch.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 6 July 2018
  • 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
  • Cook the linguine in the large pot according to package directions.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Add the linguine and cook to just before al dente according to the package directions.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • This dish will do the trick with crispy chicken and fresh zucchini tossed in a tender linguine with a robust lemon flavor.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024

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