Creamy Lemon Pasta Recipe | Pasta al Limone
Enjoy this Creamy Lemon Pasta Recipe, a delightful Italian dish that's easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large Pan
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 10 oz Pasta of your choice Long shapes like spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine work beautifully.
- 1-2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoon Butter unsalted
- ⅔ cups Heavy cream
- 1 pinch Salt to taste
- 1 Lemon zest + juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Parsley for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until fragrant (avoid browning). Add the butter and lemon zest; stir until melted and aromatic.
- Stir in the lemon juice, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- Add the drained pasta directly into the pan with the sauce. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss well until the sauce coats the pasta, adding more pasta water as needed to achieve a silky, creamy consistency.
- Finish with freshly chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while hot and glossy.
Notes
Better to avoid burnt garlic; keep the heat low. Adjust lemon flavor by adding more juice or zest if a tangy taste is desired. Creamy consistency can be achieved by gradually adding reserved pasta water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 13gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1071IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg
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