Description
Basil Pasta with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce is a quick and vibrant dish that brings fresh, zesty flavors to your table. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful pasta that features the aromatic combination of garlic, lemon, and basil, all enveloped in rich butter. With only seven simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it as a main course or a side dish—either way, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. The lightness of the sauce makes this dish feel indulgent without being heavy, making it a healthier choice compared to traditional cream-based sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- 8 oz pasta (such as farfalle)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz fresh basil
- 1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced lemon and minced garlic; cook for about 5 minutes until golden. Remove from heat and add 2 more tablespoons of butter.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine hot pasta with the garlic-butter mixture in the skillet, stirring thoroughly.
- Add remaining butter and Parmesan cheese; stir on low-medium heat until cheese melts evenly.
- Mix in half of the chopped basil for flavor.
- Serve topped with remaining basil, pine nuts, and cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg