Description
Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of fresh lemon and aromatic basil in a rich, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Mix in chopped basil and Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve immediately with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg