Tagliatelle with Basil and Egg Yolk

Name: Tagliatelle with Basil and Egg Yolk
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 egg yolk; 1 small bunch fresh basil; 1 zest of lemon, plus a little juice to taste; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 57 grams grated Parmesan; 340 grams tagliatelle pasta; 4 servings Salt and pepper to taste

Tagliatelle with Basil and Egg Yolk might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 433 calories, 17g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, parmesan, tagliatelle pasta, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pasta you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Dessert Pasta as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon zest.

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Lemon Zest

Olive Oil

Egg Yolk

Parmesan

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Whisk

Bowl

Place half the basil in a mortar and pestle (or a small food processor) and mash (or process) to a paste.

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Basil

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Mortar And Pestle

Food Processor

Add it to the egg mixture. Roughly chop the rest of the basil and add it, too.

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Basil

Egg

In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

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Pasta

Water

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Pot

Return the cooked pasta to the pot and add the basil-egg mixture. Toss well to combine, then add pasta cooking water little by little until the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Salt And Pepper