Lemon, Basil & Mascarpone Pasta

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb dry pasta (linguine, fettucine or tagliatelle)
• 5  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon, zest of
• 8  ounces mascarpone
•  salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup  torn fresh basil leaf

Directions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until firm to the bite.
2. While the pasta is cooking, place the lemon juice, zest and mascarpone in a skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Warm gently, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
6. Add the pasta with the basil to the hot sauce.
7. Toss well to coat, adding reserved water as needed.
8. Serve immediately.