Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
555 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta
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A deliciously creamy vegetarian pasta dish that's super quick and easy.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (I used penne)
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened
- Juice & zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3 dashes Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Large handful fresh basil torn
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped finely
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water and cook pasta according to package directions.
- When the pasta water is about to boil, add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until it's softened and lightly browned.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the cream cheese, lemon juice and zest, and Italian seasoning. Stir for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted into a sauce. Stir in the parmesan.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water prior to draining the pasta. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water to the sauce. If you want the sauce thinned even more, add pasta water one tablespoon at a time. Once the sauce is thinned to your liking, add in the basil, parsley, and salt & pepper. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe goes smoother if you let the cream cheese soften up for a bit (30+ minutes) prior to starting, or microwave it for 20-30 seconds.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
555kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
569mg
(24%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1154IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
365mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1154IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 365mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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