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Lemon and basil spaghetti
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Prep Time:
5 minutes
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
20 minutes
Zesty lemon and fragrant basil elevate this simple pasta dish to a gourmet experience.
Ingredients:
- 500g spaghetti
- 50g unsalted butter
- 300ml thickened cream
- 60ml lemon juice
- Grated zest of 3 lemons
- 100g parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 250.00 ml basil leaves, torn if large
Instructions:
- Prepare the pasta in a generously salted pot of boiling water following the package directions.
- In a small pan, gently heat butter, cream, and lemon juice until the butter melts. Remove from heat.
- After boiling the pasta, save a cup of the cooking water before returning the pasta to the pan. Mix in the cream, zest, and enough cooking water for a saucy consistency. Sprinkle in parmesan and nutmeg, then season to your liking. Finish with fresh basil leaves and extra parmesan for serving.
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