Creamy Lemon Pasta
A quick and easy creamy lemon pasta recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pot dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine spaghetti, water, and salt in a large skillet or pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until spaghetti is al dente and most of the water has evaporated, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper.
- Stir until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in cooked chicken or shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Adjust lemon juice and zest to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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