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Lemon Basil Pasta
Light and refreshing Lemon Basil Pasta made with staple ingredients and topped with fresh strips of basil for amazing flavor.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
6
Author:
Julie Blanner
Ingredients
3
tablespoons
butter
salted
1
teaspoon
garlic
½
cup
lemon juice
½
cup
white wine
¼
cup
basil
fresh, sliced thin
½
cup
parmesan
freshly grated
1
pound
pasta
Instructions
Bring a pot of salty water to a boil. Prepare noodles al dente.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add garlic. Reduce to medium low heat.
Add lemon juice and cooking wine, stir until warm.
Toss with drained pasta.
Top with parmesan and basil.
Notes
Optional Additions
Baked Chicken Breast
or
Lemon Chicken
Scallops
Shrimp
Grilled Tofu
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Add Red Pepper Flakes with Butter and Garlic for a Little Heat
To Store
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Top with fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories:
385
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
59
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
21
mg
|
Sodium:
184
mg
|
Potassium:
218
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
294
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8
mg
|
Calcium:
122
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg