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Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce Spaghetti with Figs

Creamy lemon butter sauced spaghetti makes a standout meatless main dish. Golden dried figs lend a touch of sweetness to this lemon cream sauce for pasta.
Course: Entrees
Keyword: creamy lemon butter sauce, lemon cream sauce for pasta
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 423kcal

Ingredients

  • Table salt
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1
 medium shallot minced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1/4
 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs stemmed and chopped into ¼-inch pieces (6 ounces)
  • 2 
 teaspoons finely grated zest and 1/4 cup juice from 3 lemons
  • 1
 ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese about 1/2 cup, plus more for serving
  • Ground black pepper
  • 2
 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to boiling water; cook, stirring frequently, until al dente. Reserve 1¾ cups cooking water, drain pasta into colander, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in the now-empty Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add shallot and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until shallot is softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk 1 1/2 cups of reserved pasta cooking water and cream into pot; add figs and stir to combine; bring to simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove pot from heat, return pasta, and stir until coated. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of oil and butter, along with lemon zest, lemon juice, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cover and let pasta stand 2 minutes, tossing frequently and adjusting consistency with remaining 1/4 cup reserved pasta water if necessary. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, drizzling individual portions with oil and sprinkling with cheese.

Notes

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Recipe provided by Cook's Country TV. Valley Fig Growers is a proud sponsor of Cook's Country TV.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1.2mg