One Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta

This One Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta is a bright and comforting dish that brings fresh citrus flavor to your table. Ditalini pasta is simmered directly in bone broth with lemon juice and garlic for an ultra-savory base. Finished with cream and Parmesan, the result is a creamy, zesty pasta perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy nights in. Best of all, it comes together in one pan with minimal cleanup.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 916 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 tablespoons - unsalted butter
1 tbsp - olive oil
3 cloves - garlic
½ lb - Ditalini pasta
16 ounces - bone broth
1 - juice of lemon
1 tsp - salt
½ tsp - black pepper
½ tsp - garlic powder
½ tsp - onion powder
¼ tsp - paprika
½ tsp - dried parsley
½ cup - heavy cream
½ cup - grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter with a splash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add Ditalini pasta and stir to coat in the garlic butter mixture.
Pour in bone broth and lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley.
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente, about 10–12 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until a creamy sauce forms.
Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan.

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