Creamy Parmesan Lemon Baked Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Parmesan Lemon Baked Pasta
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Creamy Parmesan Lemon Baked Pasta made with just 5 ingredients (plus salt, pepper and olive oil)! Crispy on top and creamy inside with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest on top.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 pound Spaghetti dried
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 2 lemons (zested, one cut into wedges and one juiced)
- 6 ounces Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Parsley for Garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta a minute less than what is labeled on the box in salted water.
- Drain but do not rinse and save a 1/3 a cup of the pasta water.
- In a hot large pot or pan add the garlic and olive oil.
- Cook on medium high until just fragrant, 10-15 seconds.
- Add in the cream cheese and Parmesan Cheese.
- Stir to combine and add in two tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest and 1/3 of a cup of the pasta water.
- Add salt and pepper to taste (I add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper).
- Mix well and add the pasta into the pot to combine.
- Pour the pasta into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle lemon zest on top and parsley if you're using it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14.8mg
(16%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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