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Creamy Lemon Pasta

Creamy Lemon Pasta: A Bright and Velvety Dinner Delight

Creamy Lemon Pasta is a quick, flavorful recipe that balances rich cream and zesty lemon for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta your choice (e.g., fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne)
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil adds richness and flavor to the sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream essential for the rich, velvety texture
  • 1 cup Pasta Water reserved from cooking pasta
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 Lemons zest and juice
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh Parsley chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Additional Lemon Wedges

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in pasta water, lemon zest, and juice, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
  4. Garnish with parsley and serve, adding red pepper flakes and lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, zest lemons before juicing. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water.

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