Lemon Pasta
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Lemon Pasta
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This lemon pasta recipe can be ready in just 30 minutes! It's made with a creamy, fresh lemon sauce and pairs perfectly with chicken or shrimp. Makes a great weeknight dinner! Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles or use your favorite pasta
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 heaping Tablespoon finely chopped shallot see note
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for topping
- ½ teaspoon table salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Once boiling, cook pasta according to package instructions. Once pasta has cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining noodles. While pasta is cooking, begin preparing lemon sauce.
- In a large saucepan, combine oil and butter over medium heat.
- Once butter is melted, add shallot, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper and cook until shallot is translucent (if substituting garlic, cook just until garlic is fragrant/30 seconds).
- Whisk in 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice until combined.
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in heavy cream and whisk until combined.
- Bring mixture to a simmer (while stirring frequently). Once simmering, reduce heat to low and add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add warm, cooked spaghetti to the pan along with a splash (2-3 Tablespoons) of pasta water. Toss together over low heat until pasta is well combined and well coated with the sauce.
- Top with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.
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Notes
- May substitute 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
- Using freshly grated parmesan (without any anti-caking additives) is critical, otherwise the cheese will not melt smoothly.
- This dish goes well with grilled chicken or shrimp. I typically cook separately then serve over the pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
532kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
951IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (2 oz per person)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 951IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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