Lemon Basil Zucchini Pasta Alfredo

Name: Lemon Basil Zucchini Pasta Alfredo
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine or fettuccini; 6 tablespoons salted butter; 1 lemon, sliced, seeds removed; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 zucchini or yellow summer squash, very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; salt and black pepper; chili flakes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese

A creamy bowl of lighter pasta Alfredo that comes together in under an hour and is great for warm summer nights!

⏱️ 45 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 21 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 pound linguine or fettuccini
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 lemon, sliced, seeds removed
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 zucchini or yellow summer squash, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
salt and black pepper
chili flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Remove 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain.2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lemon slices. Sear until the lemon is caramelized, about 1 minute per side. Remove the lemon from the skillet. Finely chop the lemon slices and mix with the basil.3. To the same skillet, add 4 tablespoons butter and the onion. Cook until caramelized, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, zucchini, thyme, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook another 5 minutes until golden. 4. Add 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and the cream, stirring until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in the parmesan, then toss in the pasta. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. 5. Serve topped with the reserved lemon/basil mix. Twirl the pasta up with the sauce and zucchini. EAT and ENJOY!