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lemon garlic parmesan pasta

Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This super easy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta is ready in under 20 minutes! It delivers bold, vibrant flavors and is the kind of pasta dish you turn to on a busy weeknight. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz spaghetti or pasta of your choice
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tsbp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsbp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2-3 large lemons
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley chopped
  • Fresh ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large pot bring salted water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 of the pasta water.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prep the rest of your ingredients and heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 second.
    lemon garlic parmesan pasta
  3. Add the cooked pasta and ¼ cup of reserved pasta water; toss to coat. Cook and stir until heated through, adding more pasta water if pasta seems too dry.
    lemon garlic parmesan pasta
  4. Add heavy cream and toss well.
    lemon garlic parmesan pasta
  5. Add lemon juice, parmesan cheese, Italian parsley, and fresh ground pepper. Toss well and serve.
    lemon garlic parmesan pasta

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.