Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
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- Serves 6
- Cooks in 25 mins (10m prep + 15m cook)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
An interesting weeknight pasta meal for 6
local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 2.Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3.Pour in the lemon juice and cook for another minute.
- 4.Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- 5.Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- 6.Stir in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7.Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 8.Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- 9.Serve hot and enjoy!
lightbulb_outline Tips
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables for extra protein and nutrition.
- Squeeze some additional lemon juice over the pasta before serving for an extra burst of freshness.
- Garnish with extra grated parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for added flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a tasty lunch the next day.