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June 7, 2025
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.
$1.48 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
10 Ingredients
MEDIUM
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Creamy Lemon Pasta
Instructions
1
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
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In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
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Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
4
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Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
5
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
6
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Stir in Parmesan cheese and continue tossing until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
7
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Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a crack of black pepper if desired.
44.76 g
Carbs
69.87 g
Fat
17.84 g
Protein
765.58 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Nut Free
Soy Free
Low Sugar
Smart Nutrition
Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
766 kcal(38%)
Total Fat
70 g(107%)
Saturated
33 g(204%)
Trans
0 g(0%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
190 mg(63%)
Total Carbs
45 g(15%)
Fiber
3 g(10%)
Sugars
5 g(13%)
Proteins
18 g(36%)
Sodium
931 mg(39%)
Polyunsaturated
3 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
18 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index 21 Moderate
Glycemic Load 1 Low
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