Lemon and Basil Linguine

 refrigerated linguine pasta or boxed (save 1 cup of pasta water to add to noodles)

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

pinch of salt and pepper

basil

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

lemon zest

 

In a skillet saute the garlic in the olive oil for 2 minutes.  Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, basil, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.  Simmer.  Add sauce to noodles. Add pasta water if needed to mix well.   Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and black pepper to garnish.  

Can add shrimp or chicken for more protein.

Recipe:  Paula Dean