Description
Indulge in the zesty and velvety comfort of Creamy Lemon Pasta, a dish that combines the freshness of lemons with a rich, creamy sauce, all tossed with your favorite pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, reserve pasta water.
- Make the Creamy Lemon Sauce: Sauté garlic, add heavy cream, pasta water, lemon zest and juice, season.
- Combine the Pasta and Sauce: Toss pasta in sauce, add Parmesan, adjust consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with parsley, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and lemon slices. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Pasta, Lemon Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta with Lemon Sauce
