PrintCreamy Lemon Pasta
A quick 20-minute pasta dish with bright citrus and a silky Parmesan-cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- 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
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.
- Toss in cooked pasta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use one pot for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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