Best 2 Parmesan Basil Spaghetti Recipes
Have you ever been craving a delicious and flavorful pasta dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied? Look no further than parmesan basil spaghetti! This classic combination of creamy parmesan cheese, aromatic basil, and al dente spaghetti is a culinary masterpiece that is both simple to make and incredibly delicious. With its vibrant flavors and ease of preparation, parmesan basil spaghetti is the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PARMESAN BASIL SPAGHETTI
This light and lemony pasta side dish is from Greenfield, Wisconsin's Sarah Briggs.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a small custard cup, combine the oil and lemon juice. Microwave on high 20 seconds. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti and place in a serving bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CHICKEN PARMESAN & CREAMY TOMATO & BASIL SPAGHETTI
This recipe was really good and so easy! You'll impress all your guests if you serve this one. I could not locate the Philly Cream Josee calls for in my grocery store, so I substituted with a sundried tomato & basil spreadable cheese.
Provided by Josee Lanzi
Categories Pasta
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line and spray with cooking spray a cooking sheet and set aside. Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound thin to make four cutlets. Toss chicken cutlets in 3 tablespoons of cooking crème and coat well.
- 2. In a shallow dish add bread crumbs and coat each chicken cutlet on both side and place on cooking sheet. Cook in oven for 12 minutes. While chicken cutlets are cooking boil spaghetti according to package instructions drain and reserve a ¼ cup of pasta water.
- 3. Remove cutlets from oven coat top of cutlets with cooking spray and turn cutlets. Top each cutlet with ¼ cup tomato sauce and a ¼ cup of mozzarella return to oven and bake an additional 8 to ten minutes until cheese has melted.
- 4. In a deep pan on stove top on medium high head add remaining cooking crème and ¼ cup of pasta water stir and heat through. Toss cooked spaghetti in sauce to coat well.
- 5. Pour pasta on a large serving dish arrange cutlets on top of pasta and tip each cutlets with a ¼ cup chopped tomatoes and the chopped basil. Serve immediately. Mangia, mangia!!
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest will give your spaghetti the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the spaghetti: Cook it al dente, according to the package directions.
- Save some of the pasta water: You can use this to thin out the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese: Pre-grated cheese often contains additives and doesn't have as much flavor.
- Use a large skillet: This will help you to evenly cook the spaghetti and sauce.
- Serve the spaghetti immediately: This is when it is at its best.
- Garnish with fresh basil: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.
Conclusion:
Parmesan basil spaghetti is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Parmesan basil spaghetti recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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