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These Carbs Don't Count
May 13, 2025
This Creamy Lemon Shells Pasta is a bright and comforting dish perfect for any weeknight. Made with Banza shells, a rich garlic butter base, lemon juice, and white wine, the pasta is tossed in a velvety cream sauce and topped with Parmesan and toasted garlic breadcrumbs. It’s zesty, rich, and absolutely packed with flavor. Quick, easy, and bound to become a staple in your pasta rotation.
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Creamy Lemon Shells Pasta
Instructions
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Cook Banza shells according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter with a dash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Add lemon juice and white wine. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Mix thoroughly and let simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
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In a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and toast panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and garlic powder until golden.
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Plate pasta and top with breadcrumbs, extra Parmesan, and more lemon juice 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 💦Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining to help create a silkier, more emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to the Banza shells.
- Breadcrumb Toasting Technique 🍞Toast panko breadcrumbs in butter over medium-low heat, stirring continuously, to achieve a golden-brown color and prevent burning for maximum flavor and crunch.
- Lemon Zest Boost 🍋Add lemon zest along with the juice for a more complex, bright citrus flavor that penetrates the entire dish more deeply than juice alone.
- Cream Sauce Stabilization 🥄Temper the heavy cream by adding a small amount of the hot pasta water before incorporating it into the sauce to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth texture.
- Cheese Melting Mastery 🧀Remove the pan from direct heat when adding Parmesan cheese and stir quickly to create a smooth, creamy sauce without causing the cheese to become grainy or separate.
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