Lemon Basil Pasta Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated off the block, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed (about 2 to 3 large lemons)
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta to al dente (about 1 minute less than the package directions). Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, and drain the remaining.16 ounces linguine pasta, 1 cup reserved pasta water
- While the water is coming to a boil, combine the oil, cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds. Once the garlic becomes fragrant, add the lemon cheese mixture and about ½ of the reserved pasta water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, and remove from heat.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 garlic cloves
- Add the cooked pasta, fresh basil, and lemon zest. Toss to combine. Use a splash or two of the remaining reserved pasta water to loosen the noodles if desired.2 tablespoons basil leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve warm. See post for storage options.Chopped basil or parsley
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 4 ounces of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Basil Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
682
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
571
mg
24
%
Potassium
369
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
90
g
30
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
379
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
232
mg
23
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
