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Lemon Basil Pasta

By: Jessica Ashcroft
4.24 from 13 votes
Lemon Basil Pasta is a bright, tangy side dish with fresh lemon, basil, and melted butter. All you need is one pot to make this vegetarian recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large basil leaves, chopped (or 1½ teaspoon dried basil leaves)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt in the cooking water. Drain and return pasta to pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice, garlic salt, pepper, and basil. Toss with cooked pasta.
  • Sprinkle cheese over pasta and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg
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