Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta for a Fresh, Easy Dinner Delight

Enjoy a flavorful bowl of Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta, a delightful vegetarian dish that captures summer with its bright flavors and creamy texture.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Pasta spaghetti, fettuccine, or your favorite type

For the Creamy Sauce

1 cup Cottage Cheese can substitute with Greek yogurt or silken tofu
1 cup Fresh Basil substitutes could be spinach or arugula
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed preferred
2 cloves Garlic adjust to taste
2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil if desired
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

blender
Large pot
Colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
Add fresh basil to the blender and pulse until chopped and incorporated. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Pour the creamy sauce over the drained pasta and stir gently to coat. Let it sit on low heat to warm through.
Plate and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil or cracked pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients greatly enhances the flavor of this dish. Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.

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