Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish with zesty lemon and garlic, perfect for quick weeknight 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 according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the minced garlic over medium heat in a skillet until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding sautéed vegetables, proteins, or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg