A quick, delicious, and light pasta sauce with a zesty flavor! You can easily add chicken, shrimp, or your favorite veggies to personalize this basic lemon-butter sauce. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cups bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
Step 3
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, basil, and garlic into butter. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until thickened to your desired texture, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 4
Season sauce with salt and pepper. Stir cooked pasta into butter sauce to coat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 239 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat8g | 38% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium84mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 27% |
Calcium15mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium92mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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