Bow tie pasta recipe with fresh lemon, basil, garlic — delicious!
This spring, pair this yummy lemon pasta dish with salmon, chicken or your favorite protein — plus fresh veggies
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Need an easy pasta dinner during the week? No need to stress with this no-frills recipe.
A simple bow tie pasta incorporated with fresh lemons, fresh basil, butter and Parmesan cheese is a winner as a main course or as a side dish.
Pair this lemon pasta with baked salmon, grilled chicken or your favorite protein.
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You can also sauté vegetables like fresh green beans, broccoli, kale or spinach for a healthy side.
Regardless of the variation, this simple and bright dish will become a family favorite and a regular in the weeknight dinner rotation.
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Simply lemon-tastic!
Ingredients
1 box bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice from fresh lemons
4 cloves garlic minced
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½ cup of basil finely chopped
6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese shavings
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Salt and pepper to taste
(serves 6)
Instructions
1. Add one tablespoon of salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil on high heat.
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2. Cook pasta al dente according to the pasta instructions; reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
3. Drain pasta. Place the pasta into a bowl.
4. Next, add olive oil, garlic, basil, and lemon zest to a large skillet on medium heat; cook until garlic is transparent.
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5. Add butter to the mixture, lemon juice and the reserved pasta water.
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6. Take the mixture and add it to the bowl with the pasta. Add Parmesan cheese and coat the pasta thoroughly.
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7. Salt and pepper to taste.
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8. Serve immediately. Enjoy!