Lemon Basil Pasta
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4.8
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
447 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Basil Pasta
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Lemon Basil Pasta is my kind of comfort food! Linguine lightly coated in a creamy lemon sauce, tossed with fresh basil, and served up in less than 30 minutes is a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb dried pasta (I used linguine)
- 8 ounces (1 cup) heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves, plus more for topping
- black pepper and shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese, for serving
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Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Lightly toss with a little bit of olive oil to keep it from sticking together, and set aside. Reserve a cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the cream to a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt, and stir to combine. Add the butter, cut into a few pieces, and stir it in until melted. (You may want to taste your cream sauce at this point and add a little more lemon juice if you'd like)
- Add the shredded basil leaves and stir them into the cream sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and toss everything together to combine. Add a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen your sauce, if needed.
- Serve immediately topped with more shredded basil, or small basil leaves, pepper, and a generous shower of cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
447kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
831IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 831IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
48 reviews
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