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Creamy Lemon Pasta
This Creamy Lemon Pasta is bright, rich, and incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few pantry staples and a fresh lemon, you can create a velvety, tangy sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. Balanced with garlic, butter, and Parmesan, this dish is the perfect light yet comforting weeknight meal.
Creamy Lemon Pasta
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Step 2
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Step 3
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 4
Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Step 6
Stir in Parmesan cheese and continue tossing until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Step 7
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a crack of black pepper if desired.
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