Lemon Basil Pasta
A light and refreshing dish featuring bright lemon juice, fresh basil, and garlic butter, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Medium Saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tsp garlic minced or finely chopped
- 0.5 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
- 0.5 cup white cooking wine optional
- 0.25 cup fresh basil sliced thin
- 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lb pasta any shape you prefer
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- While pasta cooks, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and allow to melt. Stir in garlic and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking gently until softened.
- Pour in lemon juice and white wine. Stir and warm through for a few minutes.
- Once pasta is ready, drain well (reserving some pasta water) and toss into the saucepan with the lemon-basil butter sauce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and sliced basil, tossing gently to combine.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.