Description
Yummy Lemon Basil Butter Pasta is a delightful dish that transports your taste buds straight to Italy. This quick and easy recipe features al dente pasta tossed in a luscious sauce of unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic basil, creating a refreshing flavor profile that’s perfect for any occasion. Ideal for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this pasta dish will impress with its vibrant taste and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Zest and juice of 2 medium lemons
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta until al dente per package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. If desired, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and chopped basil.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine while gradually adding reserved pasta water until well-coated.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg