Creamy Lemon Pasta
A quick and easy weeknight pasta with a bright lemon parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Add lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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