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Lemon Garlic Pasta
This simple recipe for Lemon Garlic Pasta is bursting with lemon and garlic flavor. The parmesan gives it a little bit of saltiness making a well-balanced pasta dish that is enjoyable anytime!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 513 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces long pasta
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- 5 tablespoons kosher salt for pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup pasta water reserved from cooking pasta
- 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 5-6 cloves garlic minced
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh basil minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Bring water to boil in a large pot. Once boiling add in salt and pasta. Cook for 5 minutes. Pasta will finish cooking in sauce. Drain with cold water and set aside.
- In a large skillet add in olive oil and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add in chicken broth and white wine. Reduce for 4-5 minutes
- Add in lemon juice, zest, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add in cooked pasta and pasta water. Cook, tossing occasionally until the sauce has thickened, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add in fresh basil and top with black pepper and freshly grated parmesan.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
513kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
6651mg
(277%)
Potassium
266mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
741IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 6651mg | 277% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 741IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.