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Creamy Lemon Pasta

Creamy Lemon Pasta That Brightens Up Your Dinner in 20 Minutes

This Creamy Lemon Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish that brings brightness to your dinner in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 g Dried Pasta Choose fresh pasta for quicker cooking (300g).
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Butter can be used as an alternative.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
  • ¾ cup Heavy Cream Add pasta water for lighter consistency.
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper For balanced seasoning.
  • 50 g Parmesan Cheese Finely grated for smooth melting.
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemons Juice plus zest for serving.
  • Salt To taste.
For Serving
  • Extra Parmesan For garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions, aiming for al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Prepare the Creamy Sauce: Lower heat and add heavy cream to the garlic. Stir and let it warm without boiling.
  4. Incorporate Parmesan Cheese: Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Add reserved pasta water and black pepper. Mix and let sauce thicken over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add pasta to the skillet, squeeze in lemon juice, and toss until well-coated. Add more pasta water if needed.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Transfer pasta to plates, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the heat low when adding lemon juice to prevent curdling of the cream. Always reserve enough pasta water for a glossy sauce.

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