Description
One-Pot Creamy Lemon Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together the zesty brightness of fresh lemons and the rich creaminess of heavy cream. In just under 30 minutes, you can create this restaurant-quality meal in one pot, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream along with lemon juice and zest. Stir to combine.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot, add Parmesan cheese and spinach, tossing gently until well coated.
- If sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Plate the pasta and top with additional Parmesan and lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg