Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
476 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
Description
This recipe for Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta starts by cooking pappardelle pasta to al dente and reserving some of the pasta water. The sauce begins with melted butter which is combined with minced garlic cooked briefly to release aroma without browning. Lemon juice, pasta water, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper are then added and brought to a rapid boil.
Once boiling, the pan is removed from heat and cream is whisked in to form a smooth base. The pan returns to heat while Parmesan cheese is incorporated, melting into the mixture and causing the sauce to thicken. The finished sauce coats the pasta along with lemon slices, which add bursts of citrus flavor and visual appeal.
The dish yields a creamy yet bright sauce with tender pasta ribbons, matching richness from butter and Parmesan with the zestiness of lemon and herbal notes. Garnishes like parsley and red pepper flakes can be added for freshness or mild heat, making this pasta suitable as a rich but balanced main course or side.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pappardelle cooked al dente
- lemon juice and zest of 1
- 1 lemon sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt Celtic variety
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
- 4 oz butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup parmesan
Instructions
- Cook papardelle pasta to al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- In a pan, combine butter and heat until foamy and melted. Stir in minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- Pour in lemon juice, cup of reserved pasta water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a rapid boil, stirring occasionally.
- When rapidly boiling, remove from heat. Whisk in cream, stirring until combined.
- Return to heat and stir in parmesan, whisking constantly to melt cheese into sauce.
- When cheese has fully incorporated into sauce, and sauce has thickened, remove from heat and toss over pasta with lemon slices.
- Serve and garnish with minced parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 815mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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