

Creamy Lemon and Basil Pasta
Hosting a family dinner or book club gathering? This Creamy Lemon and Basil Pasta is the perfect dish to serve. Flavored with fresh ingredients including garlic, basil, and lemon, this pasta is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! For a smaller recipe, you can divide this in half and bake it in a 13 x 9 in. pan for the same amount of time.
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Skill LevelBeginnerAmountAbout 18 servings
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- Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare 11 in. x 14 in. lasagna pan with vegetable pan spray.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and set aside.
- In medium microwave-safe container, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese; stir to combine.
- In large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat and add garlic. Cook 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil, taking care not to let it bubble over. Lower heat slightly and cook 13-14 minutes or until liquid has reduced by half, stirring often.
- Stir in shredded parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and nutmeg.
- In large bowl, combine cooked pasta, reserved 1/2 cup pasta water, cream sauce, chopped basil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour pasta mixture into pan and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake 20 minutes, until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Remove to cooling grid and cool 10-15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest and basil if using.
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