Mariannas Marinated Pasta Recipe

Mariannas Marinated Pasta Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccini noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups of water.
  2. Bring the 2 cups reserved pasta water to a boil. Stir in olive oil, butter, 1/2 the lemon juice and the garlic. season with 1 tablespoon basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Boil 1 minute.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta with sauce. Toss with remaining lemon juice and basil. Cover, and refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.