Description
A one‑pot garlic butter pasta with herbs, Parmesan, and lemon — quick, creamy, and flavorful.
Ingredients
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 ¾ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ lb Shellbow pasta (or alternative pasta of choice)
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings (dried basil, oregano, parsley, mustard, thyme, onion powder, pepper) and set aside. Prepare the rest of ingredients.
- In a soup pot over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and seasoning mixture, stirring continuously until the butter begins to foam.
- Add chicken broth, half and half, soy sauce, and the bouillon cube. Bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta. Return to a gentle boil and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally (especially along the bottom), until pasta is al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, then gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and cohesive.
- Remove pot from heat, stir in the lemon juice.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, cover the pot to allow it to melt, then gently stir it into the pasta just before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute other pasta shapes (cavatappi, medium shells, orecchiette, farfalle, rotini) in place of Shellbow.
- Use fresh garlic (not jarred) for best flavor.
- Freshly grate the Parmesan from a wedge for better melt and flavor than pre‑grated cheese.
- Fresh lemon juice is preferable to bottled for brightness.
- The mustard powder and soy sauce act as subtle flavor enhancers rather than dominant flavors.
- Optionally add cooked chicken or other protein if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container: refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. To reheat, use a double boiler method to retain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 835 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
