Description
Basil Pasta with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings together vibrant ingredients in just 30 minutes. This recipe features fresh basil and zesty lemon, creating a delightful balance of flavors that elevates traditional pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is versatile enough to serve as a main course or a side. With the richness of butter, the nuttiness of pine nuts, and the creaminess of Parmesan cheese, it’s bound to please both kids and adults alike. Enjoy a wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare and bursting with freshness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz fresh basil (more to taste)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add lemon slices and minced garlic; cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in an additional 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Boil water in a large pot; cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- Combine hot pasta in the skillet with the lemon garlic butter mixture.
- Stir in remaining butter and Parmesan cheese over low-medium heat until melted.
- Mix half of the chopped basil into the pasta before serving.
- Garnish with remaining basil, toasted pine nuts, and cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg