Pasta with Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce
Try this delicious and easy Pasta with Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce recipe!
Try this delicious and easy Pasta with Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce recipe!
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lb. campanelle pasta (or short noodles of your choice)
- 2 tbsp canola oil divided
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- i red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 8- oz. pkg sliced mushrooms
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves (2 tsp) minced garlic
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- Carbohydrate 14.7119745316264 g
- Cholesterol 311.811637526002 mg
- Fat 72.7107607988867 g
- Fiber 0.211962344200634 g
- Protein 64.0154601613698 g
- Saturated Fat 32.0482626672455 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (665g)
- Sodium 335.825220534985 mg
- Sugar 14.5000121874258 g
- Trans Fat 4.87153894071652 g
- Calories 975 calories
Step-by-step
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large fry pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute, browning on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- In same pan, add peppers and onions and saute until crisp tender. Remove from heat.
- In same pan, heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil and saute mushrooms until browned. Remove from heat.
- In same pan, add asparagus pieces and add enough water just to cover bottom of pan. Cook asparagus in water until bright green and crisp tender. Remove from heat.
- In same pan, add butter and garlic. Saute for one minute, stirring frequently.
- Add half-and-half and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 8 minutes or until reduced by half.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together lemon juice and cornstarch until smooth.
- Whisk lemon juice mixture and pepper into sauce to combine. Stir in basil.
- Add vegetables and chicken back into pan and toss to combine. Serve over pasta.
As I was scrolling through my social media feed, I came across a mouthwatering recipe for Pasta with Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce. The vibrant colors of the vegetables and the creamy, luscious sauce had me drooling right away. I knew I had to try it for myself. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint!
The best part about this recipe is that it's surprisingly easy to make. I was able to whip it up in about 30 minutes, and it turned out absolutely perfect. The pasta was cooked to al dente perfection, the vegetables were crisp and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy, tangy, and oh-so-delicious. My family devoured every last bite, and I'm sure yours will too. So go ahead and give this recipe a try. You won't regret it!
