Description
A delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors that can be whipped up for a weeknight dinner or a dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, allowing the flavors to mingle.
- Add the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Watch the heat when adding cream to avoid curdling. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency, and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg