There’s something about linguine that everybody loves. If you already have it on your restaurant’s menu, you might already have some idea why. If you don’t, it’s time to put that right and bring some linguine to your kitchen. Why? Read on as we explore the benefits of linguine together.
Linguine offers restaurants the opportunity to prepare a wide range of popular and elegant recipes that require little prep, training, or time from kitchen staff. As an elongated or ‘string’ form of pasta, customers enjoy twisting it around the fork in recipes that usually come with a flavourful sauce.
The Versatility of Linguine
Linguine’s versatility comes down to three main factors. As a flat, stringed pasta, it holds sauce exceptionally well and soaks up other ingredients with ease, making it a great main dish or side dish. Secondly, there is something many customers find particularly satisfying about long pasta types like spaghetti and linguine and consuming them by winding a fork around in circles to wrap them up.
Finally, linguine makes for a beautiful presentation, bringing its own charm to each dish. The flat surface of each strand is what sets it apart from spaghetti, making it appear more fine-crafted. Furthermore, it’s not typically associated with quick, make-do meals but rather with fine-dining experiences in restaurants.
The Benefits of Incorporating Linguine in Your Menu
1. Ease of storage: You can buy Olivieri® Foodservice Linguine 50g Nest in bulk and cook from frozen (365-day frozen shelf life).
2. Quick Preparation: Once added to boiling water, linguine is ready in 2 minutes. It’s simple, incredibly quick, and doesn’t require expertise.
3. Wide Appeal: String pasta forms such as linguine tend to be popular across all different age groups and cultures. For that reason, consider linguine a true crowd-pleaser.
4. Cost-effective: By purchasing Olivieri® Foodservice Linguine 50g Nests, you will not only keep food costs under control and reduce waste, but you will achieve up to 40% better yields compared with fully cooked pasta options.
Best Linguine Recipes for Restaurant Menus
So how can you make the most of linguine? Once you’ve ordered it in bulk and got it stored in the kitchen, it’s time to dive into the best linguine recipes, ones that keep customers coming back.
Linguine alla Chitarra
Prepare this charming Linguine alla Chitarra with Leeks and Crispy Prosciutto recipe so that customers can savour the rich blend of cheese, chives, cream, and herbs in every bite.
‘Chitarra,’ which translates to guitar in Italian, alludes to the special cutter that crafts square-shaped pasta. This method gives our linguine its distinctive straight cut and porous edges, perfect for absorbing the sauce.
Linguine with Vegetables
It’s important not to use any vegetables in linguine recipes but rather the ones that work best with pasta of this kind and result in satisfying recipes. For that reason, Asparagus and Red Pepper Linguine is a standout dish that also includes sliced red onion, grated Parmesan cheese, and a mouthwatering pesto sauce.
Classic Italian Linguine
With chicken strips, onions, green pepper, and Italy’s beloved Alfredo Sauce, having the Linguine Italiano on your menu is a straightforward way to bring class, style, and tradition to the taste buds of customers. This recipe resembles a much-loved classic, the Fettuccine Alfredo, only it uses linguine instead of the hugely similar fettuccine.
Linguine with Meatballs
Like spaghetti and meatballs, this recipe is a treat for those who love meat and sauce with their pasta. Use our Linguine 50 g Nest instead of angel hair stringed pasta in this Angel Hair and Meatballs with Tomato Basil Sauce and opt for our Gourmet Tomato Sauce as your ideal alternative flavour enhancer.
What else?
Linguine’s versatility doesn’t end there. There are plenty more recipes for you to explore. Try preparing linguine with any of our fresh sauces, and use your creative instincts to conjure up your own distinct recipes. After all, originality is the key to making your establishment stand out from the crowd.
Tips to Enhance Customer Experience
Customizable Options
Some restaurants offer a ‘build your own meal’ style option. For linguine, you can allow customers to select from a range of potential meal components and sauces. This gives them the novelty experience of choosing the ingredients or side dish they want.
Catering to Dietary Preferences
Consider options such as gluten-free, whole grain, vegetarian, and vegan, and offer versions of your meals that meet the dietary needs of those customers. This shows your establishment cares and makes a great impression on those around the table.
Themed Nights and Special Menus
You will have your regular menu intact, but by creating one-off special menus on occasional evenings or weekends, or implementing a themed event, such as ‘Italian Night’, your restaurant transforms from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Linguine is your secret weapon. Versatile, quick to cook, and adored by all. With Olivieri® Foodservice’s premium pasta, you’ll create culinary magic and keep your customers coming back for more. Embrace these recipes, ignite your kitchen, and visit us here for more inspiration.
