Creamy Lemon Pasta
Whip up this zesty Creamy Lemon Pasta for a delightful burst of citrusy goodness! This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy date night at home.
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92% would make again
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream (120 mL)
- 1 lemon
- 8 oz pasta (225 g)
- pecorino cheese, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition Info
- Calories 478
- Fat 36g
- Carbs 38g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 8g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add some salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Once at a rolling boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter. Once butter is melted, stir in cream and turn to low, ensuring it won't burn.
- Add juice of one lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- When pasta is cooked al dente, drain from water and add to cream.
- Toss pasta to evenly distribute sauce, plate, and grate as much cheese as desired over the top. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
- Enjoy!
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