Description
A cozy weeknight pasta dish that combines creamy richness with zesty lemon flavors, perfect for quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet, heat up the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
- Create the creamy sauce: Add the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir until combined and heated through.
- Incorporate the Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to thicken.
- Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Serve warm: Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a heartier dish, add grilled chicken or sautéed spinach. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg