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Orange Mint Pasta Recipe
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!
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box fettuccini noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons orange zest
- 3 teaspoons finely shredded fresh mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan
Instructions
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Cook pasta based on box directions.
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Melt butter in a large skillet.
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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.
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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.
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When pasta is cooked al dente, drain it and then toss in the sauce.
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Top with grated cheese and any remaining zest and mint as a garnish.