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Sweet Tomatoes Copycat Greek Pasta with Lemon Alfredo Sauce
5 from 6 votes

Sweet Tomatoes Copycat Greek Pasta with Lemon Alfredo Sauce

Recreate the beloved Sweet Tomatoes restaurant favorite with this bright, lemony Alfredo pasta ready in just 25 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 684 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more to garnish
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces penne pasta cooked according to package directions
  • parsley to garnish (optional)
  • capers to garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the heavy cream.
  2. When the mixture begins to bubble, add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and the mixture is well blended.
  3. Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the prepared sauce and mix well.
  5. Garnish with some additional Parmesan cheese, parsley, or a few capers, if desired.

Notes

  • The key to this dish is timing. Adding the lemon at the very end prevents the acid from curdling the cream while still infusing the sauce with bright flavor. For a more intense lemon flavor without added acidity, increase the amount of zest rather than juice. When zesting, remember that the oils in the skin contain the most concentrated flavor, so press firmly enough to capture these oils without grating into the bitter white pith.

Nutrition Information

Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Cholesterol 160mg (53%) Sodium 629mg (26%) Potassium 200mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1760IU (35%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684

% Daily Value*

Calories 684kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 629mg 26%
Potassium 200mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1760IU 35%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.