Description
Basil Pasta with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce is a quick and flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. With just seven ingredients, this delightful pasta combines the freshness of basil, the zestiness of lemon, and the richness of butter to create a meal that’s both elegant and comforting. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant dish that impresses family and friends alike, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The versatility of this recipe allows it to shine as a main course or a delicious side, effortlessly complementing grilled meats or seafood.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- 8 oz pasta (farfalle or your choice)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter, sliced lemon, and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Boil a large pot of water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain using a colander.
- Combine hot pasta with the garlic butter mixture in the skillet.
- Stir in another 2 tablespoons of butter and Parmesan cheese; mix until cheese melts.
- Fold in half of the fresh basil until slightly wilted.
- Serve topped with remaining basil, pine nuts, and cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg