Creamy Lemon Pasta – Quick and Easy Recipes for Dinner
This creamy lemon pasta is your new go-to dinner! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley. Serve immediately.