Indulge in a culinary symphony with our tantalizing Lemon Basil Mascarpone Pasta, a dish that combines vibrant flavors and textures to create an unforgettable dining experience. This delectable pasta dish features tender cooked pasta, coated in a creamy and flavorful mascarpone sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic basil. The addition of sautéed mushrooms and sundried tomatoes adds a savory depth, while a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts provides a delightful nutty crunch. Explore variations of this recipe with our curated collection, including a simplified version for a quick weekday meal, a seafood extravaganza with succulent shrimp or crab, and a vegetarian delight bursting with roasted vegetables. Dive into the world of Lemon Basil Mascarpone Pasta and discover a harmonious blend of flavors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON SPAGHETTI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 18m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and the reserved cooking liquid, adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.
LEMON, BASIL & MASCARPONE PASTA
Make and share this Lemon, Basil & Mascarpone Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until firm to the bite.
- While the pasta is cooking, place the lemon juice, zest and mascarpone in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Warm gently, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Add the pasta with the basil to the hot sauce.
- Toss well to coat, adding reserved water as needed.
- Serve immediately.
LIGHT LEMON BASIL PASTA
Make and share this Light Lemon Basil Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- First, finely chop about half a large onion and mince or press about four large cloves of garlic (organic, of course).
- Second, take about a handful of organic basil (I hate to admit I don't wash this because it is harder to mince) and then finely chop the basil.
- Third, shred about half to three-quarters cup of parmesan reggiano.
- Fourth, start a pot of boiling salted water.
- Open two cans of chicken broth (I like Ralphs because it is less sodium than Stater Bros.).
- Place about one large heaping tablespoon of cornstarch in a short water glass or coffee cup.
- Saute onion only over medium heat in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add about three or four shakes of ground white pepper (maybe a bit more if you like it spicy). After about two minutes of saute process, add garlic and continue to stir and heat for another one minute. This brings out flavor of garlic. Then add about 3/4 cup of white wine and raise heat to "high" to deglaze the pan. Boil to reduce the liquid until it is nearly gone.
- Add one can of chicken stock, keeping heat at high. Stir the pan to make sure that all accumulated flavor on side of pan is combined with liquid. Boil this down by about half. Then add most of the second can and boil down again by about 1/3.
- While the sauce is finishing, add pasta to boiling water.
- Using the balance of the unused can of chicken stock, slowly pour into the glass of cornstarch stirring to blend the powder into a paste and then add more stock to make it a thick cornstarch liquid. Add this liquid slowly to the sauce, stirring in to incorporate about 15 seconds after pouring. Continue to heat on medium heat until sauce has thickened slightly (won't be much thicker than a heavy liquid) - this won't take much more than 45 seconds. Turn off heat. Add juice from about 1 lemon, more or less if desired. Stir to blend lemon. Set aside.
- Drain pasta. Place in bowls. Add basil to each bowl of dry pasta. Mix. Add a bit of sauce. Mix. Then add a bit of cheese. Mix. Add more sauce and cheese and fresh ground black pepper on top.
PASTA WITH PRAWNS, MASCARPONE & LEMON
This healthy seafood dish is a light mid-week Italian supper best made with wholemeal pasta shapes
Provided by Lucy Netherton
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding the vegetables 4 mins before the end of the cooking time, and the prawns just as the cooking time is up. Reserve a mug of the water, then drain everything and tip back into the pan.
- Tip in the lemon zest and juice, and the mascarpone, and heat through, adding enough of the pasta water to create a creamy sauce. Scatter in the shredded mint or basil, a good grinding of black pepper and a little salt. Divide between 2 warmed pasta bowls, scatter over the herb leaves and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh basil, ripe lemons, and creamy mascarpone cheese are essential.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried basil.
- To zest a lemon, use a Microplane or a fine grater. Avoid getting any of the white pith, as it is bitter.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the sauce will be slightly thinner.
- To thicken the sauce, simmer it for a few minutes over low heat. You can also add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce.
- Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
This lemon basil mascarpone pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of tangy lemon, fresh basil, and creamy mascarpone cheese is simply irresistible. Serve it with a side salad and a glass of white wine for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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