Tagliatelle with Basil and Egg Yolk

Tagliatelle with Basil and Egg Yolk requires approximately 20 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 433 calories, 17g of protein, and 11g of fat. For 81 cents per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. This recipe is liked by 305 foodies and cooks. This recipe from Serious Eats requires egg yolk, salt and pepper, lemon zest, and parmesan. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 83%, which is awesome. Similar recipes are Egg Yolk Cookies, Egg Yolk Pastry, and Egg-yolk Sponge Cake.

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

1 egg yolk

1 small bunch fresh basil

zest of 1 lemon, plus a little juice to taste

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

2 ounces grated Parmesan

3/4 pound tagliatelle pasta

Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment:

whisk

bowl

mortar and pestle

food processor

pot

Cooking instruction summary:

Procedures 1 In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon zest. 2 Place half the basil in a mortar and pestle (or a small food processor) and mash (or process) to a paste. Add it to the egg mixture. Roughly chop the rest of the basil and add it, too. 3 In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. 4 Return the cooked pasta to the pot and add the basil-egg mixture. Toss well to combine, then add pasta cooking water little by little until the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

 

Step by step:


1. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon zest.

2. Place half the basil in a mortar and pestle (or a small food processor) and mash (or process) to a paste.

3. Add it to the egg mixture. Roughly chop the rest of the basil and add it, too.

4. In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

5. Return the cooked pasta to the pot and add the basil-egg mixture. Toss well to combine, then add pasta cooking water little by little until the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.


Nutrition Information:

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433k Calories
16g Protein
11g Total Fat
64g Carbs
18% Health Score
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Calories
433k
22%

Fat
11g
18%

  Saturated Fat
3g
23%

Carbohydrates
64g
21%

  Sugar
2g
3%

Cholesterol
58mg
19%

Sodium
428mg
19%

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Protein
16g
34%

Selenium
59µg
85%

Manganese
0.81mg
40%

Phosphorus
277mg
28%

Calcium
197mg
20%

Magnesium
53mg
13%

Copper
0.26mg
13%

Fiber
2g
12%

Zinc
1mg
11%

Vitamin K
11µg
11%

Iron
1mg
8%

Vitamin B6
0.16mg
8%

Vitamin B3
1mg
8%

Vitamin B2
0.12mg
7%

Vitamin E
1mg
7%

Potassium
216mg
6%

Folate
24µg
6%

Vitamin B1
0.09mg
6%

Vitamin B5
0.57mg
6%

Vitamin A
281IU
6%

Vitamin B12
0.26µg
4%

Vitamin C
2mg
3%

Vitamin D
0.31µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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