Extreme Lemon Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   Boil pasta 'til almost done; remove pan from heat.
2. 2
   In another pan, that the pasta will fit into later, melt the butter and olive oil. Saute minced garlic til fragant but not brown, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Pour the cream into the pan.
4. 4
   Turn heat to med-high. Bring butter and cream to a gentle boil. It may curdle but will smooth out later.
5. 5
   Once boiling, add the lemon juice and zest. Turn down heat to simmer and continue stirring until reduced by almost a third. Remove sauce from heat.
6. 6
   Drain the pasta; pour it into the sauce and gently toss pasta with lemon sauce.
7. 7
   Grate parmesan over top, add the basil, and gently toss again.
8. 8
   To serve, plate the Lemon Pasta and garnish with more parmesan and sprinkle toasted pine nuts over.