Baked Lemon-Basil Pasta

Baked Lemon-Basil Pasta
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    489

A symphony of citrus and herbaceous notes, this baked pasta dish elevates the humble bow tie to new heights. Tender chicken, bathed in a creamy lemon-basil sauce, is layered with pasta and baked to golden perfection. It's a comforting yet sophisticated meal that's sure to impress.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    299 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Recipe View Cook the pasta: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the bow tie pasta; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Season the chicken: Season chicken with lemon pepper.

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Recipe View Sauté the chicken: Melt the margarine with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken pieces until no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken pieces and place them in the bottom of a casserole dish. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the sauce: To the same skillet, add the garlic, white wine, sour cream, basil, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove the skillet from the heat; stir in the pasta. (3-5 minutes)

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Recipe View Assemble and bake: Spoon the pasta and sauce mixture over the chicken in the casserole dish. Cover with foil. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Finish and bake again: Uncover, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and spinach. Drizzle with the remaining lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and bubbly. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of sour cream.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
Freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheese are highly recommended for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
To prevent the pasta from sticking together, toss it with a little olive oil after draining.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 163 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Patrick Dietrich

    My family loved this! It's a great weeknight meal.

  • Peter Stanton

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out perfectly.

  • Stephanie Johnson

    This recipe is a keeper! The lemon-basil sauce is so bright and flavorful.

  • Dasia Sanford

    I used gluten-free pasta, and it worked great!

  • Janiya Padberg

    I added some sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce, and it was amazing!

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