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Description:
This is a creamy and bright lemon pasta recipe that is delicious on it’s own, or served as a side dish!
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
- zest of 2 lemons
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional – extra Parmesan to garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package directions.
- When the pasta is almost done melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted add in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for one minute. Whisk in the heavy cream
- Drain the pasta and add it immediately into the butter mixture, coating the pasta evenly.
- Add in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice stirring to evenly incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan Cheese if desired.
Notes:
Store airtight in refrigerator for up to 3 days
Nutrition Information:
508
3 g
245.1 mg
18.3 g
70.9 g
17.7 g
45.8 mg
Keywords: pasta recipe, cookies and cups, dinner recipe, butter, lemon
