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Parmesan Bow-Tie Pasta with Pine Nuts, Fresh Basil, and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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A delicious bow-tie pasta dish featuring lemon garlic butter sauce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, abundant fresh basil, and toasted pine nuts for a bright, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, fresh, minced
  • ½ lemon (preferably Meyer lemon), thinly sliced
  • 8 oz bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 oz fresh basil, chopped (add more to taste, up to 4 oz)
  • ½ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Lightly toast pine nuts in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes; set aside. Cook bow-tie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and lemon slices; cook until garlic is fragrant and lemon softens. Remove from heat and stir in 2 more tablespoons butter until melted. Remove lemon slices.
  3. Add hot drained pasta to the skillet; stir well to coat. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir on low-medium heat for 2 minutes until melted. Season with salt if desired. Stir in half the chopped fresh basil.
  4. Remove from heat. Top with remaining fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

Grate Parmesan from a block for the freshest flavor. Meyer lemons provide a milder citrus note. Pairs well with rotisserie chicken or grilled protein. Toast pine nuts just until golden to avoid bitterness.

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