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Creamy Lemon Pasta

Close-up of spaghetti tossed in a creamy lemon sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon zest.
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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish with a bright lemon and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the spaghetti, broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For added protein, you can add cooked chicken or shrimp in the last few minutes of cooking.
  • To make this a lighter dish, you can substitute some of the heavy cream with plain Greek yogurt.
  • This recipe is easily adaptable for meal planning.

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