Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy lemon garlic pasta, a delightful dish that balances the zing of lemon with the richness of cream and Parmesan. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Make Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce: Add the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, mixing to coat well. Add pasta water gradually if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Adjust the amount of lemon zest and juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta, Lemon Cream Sauce, Pasta Recipe, Italian Pasta, Creamy Pasta
