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Easy Creamy Lemon Pasta

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Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Easy Creamy Lemon Pasta:

  • 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce:

  1. Heat Olive Oil and Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter until melted.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add Cream and Lemon: Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  1. Add Pasta to Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  2. Adjust Consistency: Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve your desired sauce consistency.

Season and Serve:

  1. Season the Pasta: Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  2. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil before serving for a burst of color and flavor.

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