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Creamy Lemon Shells Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook Banza shells according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter with a dash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3
Add lemon juice and white wine. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
4
Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Mix thoroughly and let simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
6
Stir in Parmesan cheese. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
7
In a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and toast panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and garlic powder until golden.
8
Plate pasta and top with breadcrumbs, extra Parmesan, and more lemon juice if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Breadcrumb Topping Separately 🥖Make the garlic breadcrumb mixture in a separate skillet with butter until golden and fragrant, then sprinkle it on just before serving to maintain its crispy texture instead of letting it get soggy in the cream sauce.
- Temper the Cream to Prevent Curdling 🥛Let your heavy cream come to room temperature and add it slowly to the hot wine reduction off the heat, stirring constantly to prevent the sauce from breaking and ensuring a silky, smooth finish.
- Zest Before Juicing Your Lemon 🍋Reserve the zest from your lemon and add it to the breadcrumb topping or finish the sauce with it for concentrated lemon flavor and visual brightness that juice alone cannot provide.
- Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Adjustment 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining; use it to thin the sauce to perfect consistency if it becomes too thick, and the starch helps the cream sauce cling beautifully to Banza shells.
- Build Layers of Garlic Flavor 🧄Use fresh minced garlic in the butter base, garlic powder in both the sauce and breadcrumbs, and garlic-infused olive oil for the finish to create complex, multi-dimensional garlic notes without overpowering the delicate lemon.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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