Marianna's Marinated Pasta recipe

4 servings

1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccini noodles

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons butter

1 lemon, juiced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon salt

1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.

Drain, reserving 2 cups of water.

Bring the 2 cups reserved pasta water to a boil.

Stir in olive oil, butter, 1/2 the lemon juice and the garlic.

season with 1 tablespoon basil, parsley, salt and pepper.

Boil 1 minute.

In a large bowl, combine pasta with sauce.

Toss with remaining lemon juice and basil.

Cover, and refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.