Lemon Basil Pasta

Enjoy a taste of summer with this vibrant Lemon Basil Pasta, perfect for family
dinners or a cozy night in.

Servings: 6

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
15 minutes

Sauce

American Italian

Lemon basil alfredo

🧂 Ingredients

1 Boil a large pot of water and cook the linguine until it reaches an al dente
texture. To prevent sticking, lightly toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil and
set it aside. Reserve one cup of the pasta cooking water.
2 In the meantime, heat the cream in a large saucepan over medium heat until it
begins to simmer. Incorporate the lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt, mixing
well. Add the butter, cut into pieces, and stir until it melts. You can adjust
the flavor by adding more lemon juice if desired.
3 Mix in the finely chopped basil leaves, allowing them to infuse into the cream
sauce.
4 Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the saucepan, tossing to ensure
everything is well mixed. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some of the
reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
5 Serve hot, garnished with additional basil, a sprinkle of black pepper, and a
generous amount of shredded cheese.