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Sunday Table
May 29, 2025
Cozy creamy lemon pasta with fried pine nuts and fresh basil is a simple, flavorful meal for summer! Serve on its own with a light side salad or alongside grilled chicken or shrimp for a crowd.
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13 Ingredients
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Creamy Lemon Pasta With Fried Pine Nuts
Fried Pine Nuts
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In a small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts, and cook, stirring constantly, until toasty. Spoon the pine nuts onto a plate and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
Creamy Lemon Pasta
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring frequently, one minute less than al dente according to package directions. Remember to reserve 1 1/2 c. of pasta water before draining!
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While pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and cream until emulsified. Let cool over low heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is finished cooking.
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Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the sauce and stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Toss the drained pasta with the sauce, and add the grated Parmesan in small handfuls until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add more splashes of pasta water until nice and creamy – I usually end up using about 1 cup total.** Taste, and add salt if necessary.
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Divide the pasta between four bowls. Top with the fried pine nuts, basil, more Parmesan, and black pepper. Enjoy!
37.65 g
Carbs
28.5 g
Fat
35.73 g
Protein
540.71 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Fat
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
541 kcal(27%)
Total Fat
29 g(44%)
Saturated
12 g(78%)
Trans
1 g(57%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
104 mg(35%)
Total Carbs
38 g(13%)
Fiber
3 g(10%)
Sugars
22 g(61%)
Proteins
36 g(71%)
Sodium
517 mg(22%)
Polyunsaturated
2 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
11 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis 
Glycemic Index 0 Moderate
Glycemic Load 0 Low
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