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Lemon Basil Butter Pasta Recipe

Lemon Basil Butter Pasta Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemon Basil Butter Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the freshness of basil and lemon with the richness of butter and Parmesan cheese. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 12 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)

Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • extra basil leaves and Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Make the sauce: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Stir.
  3. Combine: Toss pasta in skillet with sauce. Add basil and Parmesan. If dry, add reserved pasta water gradually. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve: Garnish with basil and Parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream.
  • Substitute basil with fresh parsley or spinach for a different herbaceous note.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling, stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg