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Creamy Lemon Pasta

A rich and tangy pasta dish that combines creamy sauce with fresh lemon for a delightful flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

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 skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

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

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