Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta

End of season basil recipe... cheesy, creamy and satisfying!

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook penne and while it cooks start the sauce. Add olive oil to a skillet medium heat and sauté onion 8-10 minutes to soften. Add garlic 30 for seconds. Combine cream cheese and parmesan and add to the skillet, stirring until cream cheese is melted, then add the lemon juice, zest and oregano. Reserve pasta water before draining the penne. Start by adding 1/4 cup pasta water to the sauce (that's what I used in these pics, add another 1/4 cup water if you want a thinner sauce). Add the basil, salt and pepper. Stir together and add the penne, coating with sauce and wilting the basil.

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