Pasta has to be one of my favourite comfort foods…it just lifts my mood. I can have it in any kind of sauce…or even just a basic tossed pasta salad with some olive oil and some herbs!
Besides, you can do so many variations with pasta…baked cheesy pasta with some veggies is another favourite at our place, my hubby loves it with some garlic bread💖
I particularly prefer the red sauce for any pasta…but since I also enjoy a citrusy flavour to pasta sometimes, I planned to go with my Lemon Cream sauce which is absolutely delicious for our weekend brunch, it’s a bit tangy and goes so well with penne or even spaghetti for that matter. Since the sauce is cream based, it coats the pasta well…and I chose to add some sweet corn, you can add more veggies or even boiled & shredded chicken or some sliced sausages if you wish.
Let’s begin..
Yield: serves 2
Equipment: a non-stick pan, measuring cups/ spoons.
Ingredients:
1 cup boiled penne pasta (follow the instructions on the packaging)
2 tbsp garlic butter (or regular butter)
1 tsp oil
5-6 nos. black peppercorns
1/2 cup boiled sweet corn kernels
4-5 nos. fresh basil leaves sliced
1 tbsp Maida all purpose flour)
3/4 cup milk
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
Dried Italian herbs to taste
Method:
Heat the pan on low flame, add butter & oil. Once the butter melts into the oil, add the peppercorns. Sauté for a minute.
Then add the flour and sauté for 2-3 mins. Once the roux is ready, add milk and stir continuously to avoid lumps. Let the sauce simmer for a couple of mins while you stir it. Add the sliced basil leaves and corn kernels, season with salt and dry Italian herbs. Mix well. Turn off the flame. Let the sauce cool for a minute or two, add the cream and lemon juice. Stir well. Once again keep turn on the flame on low mode. Then add the boiled penne and toss everything together quickly. Turn off the flame. That’s it, it’s ready. You can add grated cheese on the top if you wish…I don’t. 😊
It’s a must try recipe…easy and yummy!
Love,
Shreya💝
WOW! Looks delicious. Lemon.. Cream.. Penne.. Can taste it right now! Can’t wait to try it😊
😁oh this one you got to make!! It’s so dreamy! Glad you liked it sweetie 💕
I might try it for lunch tomorrow.. I have some cream in my fridge I need to use up. Will keep u posted.. Thanks
Super 👍🏼👍🏼
Lovely.. Lemon and cream.. slurrpp 😋
Thanks Monika 😊
fantabulous…just perfect look 🙂 <3 <3 <3
Thanks Sonia 😍😍
I made this for dinner. Loved the combo of lemon,cream & herbs. I did end up adding a little bit of garlic, Parmesan cheese to give it an extra kick, but it was really good without it as well. Thank you for sharing! Really enjoyed your recipe😊
That’s great Nafisa!! I am glad you enjoyed this:) I am liking the idea about a bit of Parmesan and garlic…will give them a go next time😘
Soothing flavour. Basil and lemon with penne, amazing combination.
Yes, this is very aromatic!
Thanks so much!