Creamy Lemon Pasta

Name: Creamy Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 bowls
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 lb pasta; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp dried parsley; 0.25 tsp red chili flakes; 1 juice of lemon; 2 ounces cream cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup reserved pasta water; Extra Parmesan; extra lemon juice

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This Creamy Lemon Pasta is bright, rich, and comforting with the perfect balance of citrus and cream. It’s made with butter, garlic, lemon juice, cream, and just the right amount of seasonings. Cream cheese and Parmesan melt into the sauce, creating an ultra-silky finish that coats every piece of pasta. It’s easy enough for a weeknight but feels special enough to serve guests.