Creamy Lemon Basil Spaghetti

This pasta recipe was extracted from a Instagram cooking video and organized into 9 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.

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Ingredients list

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Pasta

spaghetti

Dairy

butter
parmesan cheese

Vegetables

basil
lemon zest

Condiments

olive oil
lemon juice
salt
pepper

Cooking steps

Spaghetti al Limone

Step 1: Boil the Spaghetti

  • Boil the spaghetti in salted water.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

  • Melt butter with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, salt, and pepper. Let it infuse.

Step 3: Drain the Spaghetti

  • Halfway through cooking, drain the spaghetti.

Step 4: Combine and Finish Cooking

  • Add a splash of cooking water to the sauce and finish cooking the spaghetti in the pan.

Step 5: Add Cheese

  • Turn off the heat and mix in some parmesan cheese until creamy.

Step 6: Serve

  • Plate the spaghetti, add a bit of sauce, lemon zest, and a few basil leaves. Enjoy your Spaghetti al Limone!

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