lemon pasta
Lemon Garlic Pasta with a creamy parmesan sauce, bright lemon zest, and minced garlic. Quick weeknight dinner ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti (dry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 lemons lemon juice from fresh lemons
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and vegetable broth; add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce and parmesan until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Tip: For a lighter version, use half heavy cream and half milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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