Description
Make this bright and rich pasta dish in under 30 minutes. Fresh lemon zest gives the white sauce a sharp finish. You need only a few simple ingredients for this meal. The acidity cuts through the cream for a balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Cook the pasta until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Add the pasta to the skillet.
- Toss with Parmesan cheese and a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled options.
- Grate cheese from a block for better texture.
- Add grilled shrimp or chicken for protein.
- Serve immediately for the best consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy lemon pasta, pasta al limone, lemon cream sauce, vegetarian dinner, quick pasta recipe