5.0 from 9 votes
Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta Recipe
This creamy lemon basil pasta is a fresh and tangy explosion of flavor. Perfect for a summer lunch or to bring summer into the dark winter months. This easy pasta dish has a creamy and luscious sauce, that tastes comforting yet still tasting fresh and summery. AND it takes under 10 minutes to make, with just 4 basic ingredients (plus salt and pepper). Serve it on its own or add shrimp or grilled chicken. Serve it as a side to your BBQ steak or add some white beans or some fresh summer tomato!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 538 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves a large handfull
- salt and pepper
- basil - for garnish
- parmesan - for garnish
Instructions
To cook the pasta
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil and then add a generous amount of salt.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
Cup of Yum
Whilst the pasta is cooking
- Zest the lemons into a small bowl and then squeeze the juice into a measuring cup.
- When your pasta is about 3 minutes from being cooked pour the heavy cream into a pan. Add the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the cream over medium heat for about 2 minutes until it comes to a simmer.
- Pour the cream mixture over the drained pasta, stir well then add the lemon juice. Stir to ensure the pasta is evenly coated and then cook over medium-low heat for a minute until everything is glossy and coated in the sauce.
- Add a splash of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce as needed.
- Stir the basil through the pasta and serve.
- Parmesan is optional but good!
Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
327mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1190IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1190IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.