Description
8 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon zest and juice, then add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine and coat the pasta in the buttery sauce.
Gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
Stir in the chopped basil and toasted pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 400 per serving Servings: 4 servings
