Creamy Lemon Pasta: A Zesty, Velvety Comfort Dish You’ll Love
This creamy lemon pasta is a delightful blend of zesty flavor and velvety texture, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Adjust lemon juice for desired tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg