Lemon Basil Pasta
Light and refreshing Lemon Basil Pasta made with staple ingredients and topped with fresh strips of basil for amazing flavor.
Servings 6
Calories 352kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup white wine
- basil fresh, sliced thin
- 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
Substitutions
- Butter - Salted or unsalted, your preference.
- Minced Garlic - Freshly minced or from a jar in the produce section of your grocer.
- Lemon Juice - Freshly squeezed or store bought (in produce section and juice aisle, will say 100% lemon juice).
- White Wine - Use your favorite, whatever you have on hand or white cooking wine. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio all work well.
- Pasta - Use your favorite noodle or make your own egg noodles! It also pairs well with Arugula Pasta
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: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg