Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Meyer Lemon and Basil

Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Meyer Lemon and Basil
Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Meyer Lemon and Basil might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 22g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 682 calories. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of basil, pasta, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

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In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining.
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In a serving bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, Parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. It should form a loose emulsion.
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Add drained pasta to bowl along with basil and toss well to combine.
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Add pasta water little by little until it forms a sauce.
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Serve with more grated Parmesan alongside.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score26
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