Creamy Lemon Pasta
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This creamy lemon pasta combines the zesty brightness of lemon with a luxurious cream sauce, resulting in a harmonious blend that is quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. It's sure to become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation.
Recipe Description
This pasta dish features al dente pasta coated in a luxurious cream sauce with a bright, lemony flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe pairs well with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Fusilli lunghi pasta is recommended for its spiral shape, which allows the creamy sauce to cling to and infuse into each twist, but long, thin pasta like spaghetti or linguine will work just as well. Enhance the dish with more Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, or red pepper flakes. Serve with a side salad and white wine to complete the meal.
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ingredients
- 1/2 pound fusilli lunghi pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Fresh parsley, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a dash of pasta water.
Step 2
In a pan over medium heat, add butter, olive oil, and minced garlic. Sauté until garlic is fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, and chili flakes. Stir in the lemon juice.
Step 5
Add softened cream cheese and stir until melted.
Step 6
Add cooked pasta and a dash of pasta water to the sauce. Mix until pasta is coated and creamy.
Step 7
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and stir to incorporate.
Step 8
Serve hot, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
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