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Creamy Lemon Pasta

A delightful pasta dish featuring a rich and creamy lemon sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.

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