Herbed Lemon-Butter Farfalle
Bow-tie pasta is tossed in a light, silky sauce of butter, chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, dried basil, and garlic. Bright citrus and fragrant herbs balance the richness of the butter, making this a quick, comforting choice for a weeknight dinner or an easy meatless lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Lemon-Butter Farfalle, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir the chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, basil, and garlic into the melted butter. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until thickened to your desired texture, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Stir the cooked pasta into the butter sauce to coat.
- Calories 715.58 kcal High 36%
- Protein 21.24 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 125.17 g 46%
- Total Fat 15.71 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 8.13 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.51 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 58.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 9.08 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 3.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 375.71 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 1.8 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Herbed Lemon Butter Farfalle is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 715.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Lemon-Butter Farfalle made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Lemon-Butter Farfalle?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 715.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Lemon-Butter Farfalle easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Herbed Lemon-Butter Farfalle healthy?
- Herbed Lemon-Butter Farfalle has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 715.58 calories and 21.24 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.13 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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