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!
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.
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!
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Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Nutrition is per serving
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