Description
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Recipes:
8 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or your choice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
½ cup Crescenza cheese, torn into pieces
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in chopped basil and cooked pasta, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky sauce.
Remove from heat and top with pieces of Crescenza cheese and lemon zest. Let the cheese soften and melt slightly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal per serving
Servings: 4
