Cozy Lemon Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cozy Lemon Pasta
Description
Cozy Lemon Pasta features whole wheat angel hair pasta cooked in salted water, then tossed in a creamy lemon sauce made by simmering lemon zest and heavy cream before whisking in butter. Adding lemon juice and Pecorino Romano cheese enriches the flavor with tangy and savory elements. Incorporating reserved starchy pasta water adjusts the sauce consistency to coat the noodles evenly and adds body to the dish.
The texture is delicately creamy without heaviness, accompanied by fresh lemon brightness and hints of butter and cheese. Freshly cracked black pepper and chopped parsley finish the dish with a mild spice and freshness. This pasta serves well as a standalone vegetarian main course or a side dish in broader meals.
The recipe advises seasoning the pasta water well and adjusting sauce thickness with reserved pasta water to ensure a harmonious final texture. Freshly grated cheese and lemon zest contribute critical flavor layers. It’s adapted slightly from its original inspiration, maintaining balance between creaminess and citrus sharpness.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta whole wheat
- 1 lemon zest freshly grated and juiced
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 to 3 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese freshly grated
- salt freshly cracked black pepper
- black pepper freshly cracked black pepper
- parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair (or pasta of your choice!) according to the directions. Make sure to boil it in salted water! You want to reserve about 1 ½ cups of the starchy pasta water once it’s finished cooking.
- Zest the lemon rind and juice the lemon into a bowl.
- Place the lemon zest and heavy cream in a skillet or pot and heat over medium heat. Whisk the mixture often and bring it to a simmer – this will only take 1 or 2 minutes. Turn the heat down to low and whisk in the butter 1 tablespoon at a time. You want the sauce to be creamy and slightly thickened.
- Increase the heat to medium-low and whisk in ¾ cup of the pasta water and lemon juice. Place the pasta into the cream sauce and toss it well, using kitchen tongs to turn it over and coat the strands. Add the pecorino and continue to toss. If the sauce isn’t creamy enough, add in more of the pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until it’s reaches the desired consistency.
- Sprinkle on lots of freshly cracked black pepper and extra cheese.
- If desired, you can garnish with some fresh chopped parsley or lemon twists!
Notes
- Use salted water to cook pasta to enhance flavor throughout the dish.
- Reserve starchy pasta water to adjust sauce thickness and ensure creamy coating.
- Freshly grate lemon zest and Pecorino Romano cheese for best flavor impact.
- Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and chopped parsley for added freshness and mild bite.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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