Lemon Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box pasta (whatever shape is fine); 1 lemon, zest of; 2 garlic cloves (finely minced); 1 pint heavy cream; ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup spinach (greens of choice) or 1 cup red leaf lettuce (greens of choice); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon flour; 1 large tomatoes (diced); 1 tablespoon coarse salt

Servings: persons

1
First get the noodles cooked acording to the directions on the box.
2
While the noodles are cooking, get a saucpan going on about medium heat.
3
Add the olive oil.
4
Add the teaspoons of flour and wisk into the olive oil.
5
Mince the garlic and add to the flour/olive oil mixture.
6
Add the heavy cream.
7
Wisk together.
8
Zest the whole lemon into the heavy cream.
9
Wisk.
10
Keep wisking and add the paramsan cheese and salt.
11
Once all of the cream, lemon, garlic, and cheese are incorperated and getting thickened turn the heat off.
12
Then chop the tomato into chunks and chop the greans into bite size pieces.
13
Drain the noodles and pour into a serving bowl/dish.
14
Add the sauce, tomato, and greens.
15
Stir.
16
Add the salt at the very end.
17
Viola!
18
Enjoy!

359

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box pasta (whatever shape is fine), 1 lemon, zest of, 2 garlic cloves (finely minced), 1 pint heavy cream, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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