LEMON, BASIL & MASCARPONE PASTA

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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

1 lb dry pasta (linguine, fettucine or tagliatelle)
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
8 ounces mascarpone
salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaf

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.

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