Creamy Lemon Pasta

Name: Creamy Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 oz linguine or spaghetti; salt, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup reserved pasta water; Parmesan cheese, for serving

@thatdudecancook shares a simple yet elegant recipe for creamy lemon pasta. A bright and flavorful sauce comes together quickly with garlic, lemon, and cream, coating the pasta for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Total

20 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

4 oz linguine or spaghetti
salt, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Instructions

1
Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until slightly undercooked (al dente).
2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the sliced garlic and lemon zest to the skillet and cook for a minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice (straining the juice to catch any seeds).
5
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it reduce for a few minutes.
6
Using tongs, transfer the slightly undercooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Add a ladle of reserved pasta water.
7
Toss everything together and continue to cook until the pasta is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened and coats the noodles.
8
Plate the pasta and garnish generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.