Creamy Lemon Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 juicy lemons + zest of the lemon; 1 lb long pasta (pappardelle, linguine or fettuccine preferable); 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 shallot, minced; 2 garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted preferably; (Optional) grilled or blanched asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; parsley, finely chopped; parmigiano reggiano; fresh pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 juicy lemons + zest of the lemon
1 lb long pasta (pappardelle, linguine or fettuccine preferable)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted preferably
(Optional) grilled or blanched asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
parsley, finely chopped
parmigiano reggiano
fresh pepper

1
Saute shallot and onion in 1 tablespoon butter. Add some olive oil if it needs extra stuff to saute in.
2
Boil water for your pasta.
3
Once shallots are translucent, add chicken stock and the juice of one lemon. Allow to reduce so only 1/4 of the stock remains in the pan.
4
Cook pasta in boiling, salted water.
5
Once stock is reduced, whisk in the heavy cream. Add a pinch of salt, the lemon zest and the juice of the other half of lemon. Whisk in the last tablespoon of butter and about 1/8 cup of the pasta cooking water. Allow to cook on medium and reduce a bit. It should be bubbling while it reduces and thickens.
6
Add they drained pasta to the lemon sauce and toss with parmigiano reggiano, the blanched asparagus (optional) and some fresh pepper. Top with a sprinkle of parsley, some extra lemon zest and another small bit of cheese and voila!

657

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 juicy lemons + zest of the lemon, 1 lb long pasta (pappardelle, linguine or fettuccine preferable), 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lemon Pasta

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