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lemon basil spaghetti

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
@2sweetinc
Buffalo, NY

Have You tried Lemon Basil? Not as strong as basil with a hint of lemon which I love! Here is a lite simple recipe. I used dreamfields pasta to cut down on carbs. Serve as main dish with a nice salad or serve as a side dish! Perfect side to seafood.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lemon basil spaghetti

  • 2/3 c
    olive oil
  • 2/3 c
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • 1/2 c
    fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 lb
    spaghetti
  • 2
    peeled garlic cloves (optional)
  • 1/3 c
    fresh chopped lemon basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lemon zest

How To Make lemon basil spaghetti

  • 1
    In a bowl Whisk together olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and set aside.
  • 2
    In a pot of heavily salted boiling garlic water add spaghetti and cook till a dente approx 8min. Drain and save a cup of pasta water.Remove garlic cloves can be used for bread spread. Add pasta to lemon sauce. Toss in basil and lemon zest adding pasta water 1/4 cup at a time, to get a creamy sauce. Transfer to serving bowl adding more basil and lemon zest to garnish. Enjoy!! (I add garlic to my pasta water and remove)
  • 3
    Lemon basil is very easy to grow. Is a beautiful full bush that can be grown indoors or out. Lemon basil also used in a lot of asian cooking.
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