Name: Creamy Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 8 oz fusilli lunghi pasta; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 shallot, finely minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup reserved pasta water; Lemon slices, for garnish; Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2

Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.

3

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

4

Add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

5

Stir in the lemon zest and red pepper flakes.

6

Squeeze in the juice from the lemon.

7

Pour in the heavy cream, stir to combine, and let the sauce simmer gently.

8

Add the drained, cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce.

9

Add the reserved pasta water to help emulsify the sauce.

10

Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated in the creamy sauce.

11

Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices and freshly ground black pepper.

Creamy Lemon Pasta

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