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!
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Ingredients
12ozpasta
2lemons
1cupheavy cream
1cupfresh basil leavesa 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.