10-Minute Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta: The Perfect Summer Dish!

This pasta recipe was extracted from a TikTok cooking video and organized into 8 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.

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Ingredients list

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Pasta

400 g pasta

Dairy

4 tablespoons creme fraiche
30–50 g freshly grated parmesan (optional)

Vegetables

1 large organic lemon
fresh basil (a large handful)

Condiments

salt
pepper

Liquids

200–250 ml pasta water

Cooking steps

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A creamy, lemony pasta dish ready in just 10 minutes!

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

  • Boil the pasta in well-salted water.

Step 2: Reserve Pasta Water

  • Save about 200 ml of the pasta water for the sauce.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

  • In a pan, mix together the creme fraiche, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and fresh basil.

Step 4: Add Pasta Water

  • Add the reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.

Step 5: Combine Pasta and Sauce

  • Mix in the cooked pasta and combine well. Top with grated parmesan if desired.

Step 6: Serve

  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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