Description
A delightful blend of creamy Parmesan and zesty lemon, this pasta dish is simple yet elegant, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling water in a pot. Once it’s ready, add your pasta and cook it according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add your minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in cheese and lemon: Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest, continuing to stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Season and combine: Season your sauce with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until coated.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For better texture, choose pasta that holds sauce well, like fettuccine or penne. Taste the sauce before serving to adjust flavors as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg