Creamy Lemon Pasta

Jan 7, 2022 9:17:52 PM Carly Hanellin

There's a very good chance you already have everything to make this creamy lemon one-pot pasta. ✨ Be sure to add salt and pepper to taste to balance the acidity of the lemon. You're going to love this simple pasta recipe!

Eat Well. 


SERVES  6 SERVING
PREP TIME  5 MINS
COOK TIME  20 MINS

 

Ingredients
Fusilli Lunghi 12 oz
Butter 2 tbsp
Lemon Juice 1 each
Lemon Zest 1 each
Heavy Cream 1/3 cup
Sea Salt 1/4 tsp
Ground Black Peper 1/4 tsp
Parmesan Cheese - Grated 3 tbsp

 

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to instructions, then drain and set aside.

2. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add juice from one lemon and zest the whole lemon. Stir and let cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.

3. Add heavy cream and stir to let thicken. Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

4. Add in cooked pasta and stir. Cook for 2 more minutes.

4. Add extra salt, pepper, and lemon zest to taste. Finish with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!