Description
A bright and creamy pasta dish infused with fresh lemon juice and parmesan, perfect for a quick and comforting meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine, cooked al dente
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, and cream
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté garlic until fragrant
- Assemble the Dish: Add cream mixture to the skillet, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer
- Cook to Perfection: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency
- Finishing Touches: Stir in parmesan and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and a little extra zest before serving
Notes
- Use pasta water to loosen the sauce without thinning flavor
- Zest lemons before juicing for an easy, aromatic boost
- Taste and adjust seasoning gradually to avoid over-salting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy lemon pasta, easy pasta recipe, lemon pasta, Italian pasta dish