Creamy Lemon Pasta
Whip up this zesty Creamy Lemon Pasta for a delightful burst of citrusy goodness! This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy date night at home.
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Under 30 minutes
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Under 30 minutes
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream (120 mL)
- 1 lemon
- 8 oz pasta (225 g)
- pecorino cheese, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add some salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Once at a rolling boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter. Once butter is melted, stir in cream and turn to low, ensuring it won't burn.
- Add juice of one lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- When pasta is cooked al dente, drain from water and add to cream.
- Toss pasta to evenly distribute sauce, plate, and grate as much cheese as desired over the top. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
- Enjoy!
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