# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz farfalle or penne pasta
02 - 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
→ Strawberry Sauce
03 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Creamy Component
09 - 3/4 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
→ Garnish
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
11 - Optional: 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
12 - Optional: Extra sliced strawberries
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until strawberries soften but retain some texture.
03 - Remove the strawberry mixture from heat and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Gently fold in sour cream until smooth and uniformly pink. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
04 - Add drained pasta to the saucepan with the strawberry-sour cream sauce. Toss gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time if sauce requires thinning.
05 - Divide pasta among plates. Garnish with fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and extra sliced strawberries as desired. Serve immediately.
