Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe
A delightful and tangy Lemon Garlic Pasta recipe that combines the freshness of lemon with the richness of garlic and cream, all tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Spaghetti:
- 13.5 oz package spaghetti
Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- pasta water (add as needed)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook spaghetti to al dente.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Add lemon zest and cream. Let sauce thicken.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Turn off heat, add lemon juice to sauce. Mix cooked spaghetti into sauce. Add pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Finish and Garnish: Top with parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil.
Notes
- Be careful not to brown the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Lemon Cream Sauce
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