Parmesan Pasta Bliss | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Pasta:
• 12 ounces pasta (preferably fettuccine, bucatini, or rigatoni)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for pasta water)
• For the Parmesan Sauce:
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small shallot, finely diced (about 3 tablespoons)
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup reserved pasta water, divided
• 1½ cups finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• For Finishing and Garnish:
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
• Additional freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Freshly ground black pepper
• High-quality extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling