Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta
Lemon basil lightens up the creamy Alfredo-like sauce in this pasta dish, which is perfect for a summer supper.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh angel hair pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- ½ cup chopped fresh lemon basil (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt.
- Sauté garlic in butter for one minute.
- Then stir in cream, half and half, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon basil.
- Cook fresh pasta in boiling, salted water for two minutes or until al dente.
- Taste sauce, and add salt and pepper to flavor.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Add pasta to the sauté pan and toss until coated.
- Garnish with more lemon basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Preparation time: 20 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 4
