Simple One Pot Lemon Basil Pasta, So Creamy
Enjoy this creamy, one-pot pasta bursting with fresh lemon, basil, and sweet corn. It’s a quick and easy summer meal that brings vibrant flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pasta, vegetable broth, milk, corn, Parmesan cheese, basil, olive oil, and lemon zest.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra creamy sauce, use whole milk.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Garnish with extra basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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