Pasta With Garlic Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Garlic Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta (linguine, fedelini, fettuccine, etc); 4 tablespoons butter; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Boil water and begin cooking noodles as directed.
2
Melt butter in medium saucepan, add garlic and lemon zest, cook on medium heat stirring frequently to keep garlic from burning.
3
Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
4
Take off heat while you strain pasta and return to pan.
5
Stir sauce while adding lemon juice, and half of parmesan cheese until incorporated.
6
Toss pasta with sauce, sprinkle remaining parmesan on pasta.
7
Enjoy :).
8
(I like mine with extra lemon, so I like to add an extra squeeze on top of the pasta on my plate).

955

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 lb pasta (linguine, fedelini, fettuccine, etc), 4 tablespoons butter, 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 lemon, zest of, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Garlic Lemon Sauce 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.

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Pasta With Garlic Lemon Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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