Description
A delightful dish that combines comfort and sophistication with creamy lemon-infused sauce over perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for a little kick (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, adding the lemon juice and zest, and stir well.
- Once the pasta is done cooking, reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles.
- Directly add the drained pasta to the cream sauce along with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- If the sauce seems too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier option. To make it vegan, swap heavy cream for a plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg