Savor a fresh Lemon Basil Pasta dish that combines vibrant flavors for an unforgettable dinner experience. Quick, easy, and delicious for any night!
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces of spaghetti or fettuccine
1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium lemon, juiced and zested
1/2 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta: Start by cooking the spaghetti or fettuccine according to the package instructions. Make sure to salt your water well; it helps flavor the pasta! Aim for that lovely al dente bite.
Prepare the Sauce: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium flame. Add the minced garlic and sauté just until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add Lemon: Squeeze in the juice from your lemon and sprinkle in the zest. Stir it all up.
Toss in the Basil: Add your freshly chopped basil and watch it wilt and infuse color into the mixture.
Combine: Once your pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain the pasta, and toss it with the lemon-garlic-basil sauce.
Season to Taste: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust based on preference.
Plate It: Serve warm with grated Parmesan on top, additional basil leaves as garnish, and maybe a slice of lemon.
Notes
A delicious lemon basil pasta recipe that is light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners or sunny picnics.
