One Pot Lemon Basil Pasta
This crowd pleasing one-pot pasta recipe is my go-to when I want to step my dinner game.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ Tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 lemons juice and zest
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano reserve ¼ C for garnish
- 1 handful flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1 handful basil chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup pasta water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente (about 7 minutes).
- Drain pasta and set aside. Don't forget to reserve your pasta water.
- In the same large pot over medium heat add olive oil, butter, garlic and red pepper flakes for about 3 minutes. This lets the garlic and red pepper really infuse into the oil.
- Add lemon juice, pasta water, and cream and bring to a low boil for about 2 minutes,
- Reduce heat to low and add ¾ cup of Parmigiano Reggiano and lemon zest to sauce.
- Remove pot from heat and add spaghetti and let it absorb the sauce for a few minutes.
- Garnish with basil, parsley, and remaining cheese.