Creamy Lemon Shells Pasta

Name: Creamy Lemon Shells Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Banza shell pasta; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; dash olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 juice of lemon; 0.25 cup dry white wine; 1.5 cups heavy cream; Salt; Black pepper; 0.25 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp dried parsley; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; salt; garlic powder

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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.

Creamy Lemon Shells Pasta

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Ingredients

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Step 1
Cook Banza shells according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Step 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.
Step 3
Add lemon juice and white wine. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
Step 4
Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 5
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Mix thoroughly and let simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
Step 6
Stir in Parmesan cheese. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
Step 7
In a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and toast panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and garlic powder until golden.
Step 8
Plate pasta and top with breadcrumbs, extra Parmesan, and more lemon juice if desired.

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