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Creamy Garlic Lemon Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring a creamy lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp sea salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 large lemons, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • to taste Black pepper Black pepper

Instructions 

  • Slice garlic, zest and juice lemons, and chop parsley.
  • Cook pasta in salted water until 2 minutes before al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Melt butter in skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in cream and lemon zest; simmer 3-4 minutes.
  • Add pasta, lemon juice, parmesan, and reserved water; toss to coat.
  • Remove from heat, fold in parsley and black pepper, then serve.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and reserve some pasta water to help emulsify the sauce.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta