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Lemon Basil Pasta

Lemon Basil Pasta: Quick, Creamy Comfort in 20 Minutes

Lemon Basil Pasta brings together bright, zesty flavors and creamy goodness in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect vegetarian-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Dried Linguine Substitute with gluten-free pasta if desired.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with butter or avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use dairy-free butter for a vegan option.
  • 4 Garlic, minced Adjust based on preference.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1 large Lemon, juice and zest Can replace lemon juice with lime juice.
  • 1 ounce Fresh Basil, thinly sliced Adjust if using dried basil.
  • Kosher Salt To taste.
  • Black Pepper To taste.
  • 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated Use nutritional yeast for a vegan option.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Basil Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of dried linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the drained linguine to the skillet and pour in 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches desired consistency. Toss for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the juice and zest of 1 large lemon along with 1 ounce of sliced fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and additional basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining. Stir in lemon juice after removing from heat for the best flavor. Customize with veggies as desired.

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