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Lemon Basil Pasta: 5 Fresh Comfort Twirls

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Lemon Basil Pasta combines tender pasta with fresh lemon, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and basil for a bright and simple Italian-inspired dish.

Ingredients

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12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until tender yet slightly firm.

  • Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook garlic briefly until fragrant.

  • Add lemon zest and lemon juice to the skillet and stir gently.

  • Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.

  • Pour in a small amount of pasta water and sprinkle parmesan cheese.

  • Toss until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.

  • Add fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Notes

Adding pasta water gradually helps create a smooth sauce that coats the noodles evenly.

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