Orange Mint Pasta Recipe is a citrus pasta recipe that's a refreshing and light dinner idea! Makes the perfect spring pasta recipe and summer pasta recipe! Though honestly, I love it all year long!
Course
Main
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time15minutes
Servings6servings
AuthorMaggie @ The Love Nerds
Ingredients
1boxfettuccini noodles
4tablespoonsbutter
6tablespoonsorange zest
3teaspoonsfinely shredded fresh mint
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
1/2cupfresh parmesan
Instructions
Cook pasta based on box directions.
Melt butter in a large skillet.
Stir in orange zest and mint (save just a little for a garnish if desired) as well as salt and pepper (I start with a pinch of salt and 4 turns of my pepper grinder to start. You can add more later if desired.). Only cook for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in orange juice and cook until it's reduced to about half it's volume and has thickened slightly. Remove skillet from heat source.
When pasta is cooked al dente, drain it and then toss in the sauce.
Top with grated cheese and any remaining zest and mint as a garnish.