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These Carbs Don't Count
May 13, 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.
10 Ingredients
MEDIUM
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.
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Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese and continue tossing until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a crack of black pepper if desired.
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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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, as it's the secret to creating a silky, emulsified sauce that perfectly coats your pasta.
- Lemon Zest Boost 🍋Microplane the lemon zest directly into the sauce before adding juice to extract maximum citrus oils and intensify the bright, aromatic flavor profile.
- Garlic Technique 🧄Mince garlic finely and sauté it gently in butter and olive oil just until fragrant, being careful not to brown, which can make it bitter and harsh.
- Cheese Emulsification 🧀Remove the pan from direct heat when adding Parmesan to prevent clumping, and stir continuously to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Acid Balance 🥄Taste and adjust the lemon juice at the end, adding small amounts incrementally to achieve the perfect bright, tangy balance without overwhelming the cream.
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