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Creamy Lemon Pasta
This Lemon Pasta recipe is tangy, creamy, light, and fresh. A super deliciously simple dinner or side dish that comes together in just 20 minutes.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the garlic and cook for ⏱️ 30 seconds until fragrant.
garlic (, minced)2 cloves
3
Add the cream, the lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
4
Drain the pasta (reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water) and place it back into the pot. Immediately add the cream mixture and combine to warm through over medium-low heat.
5
Take the pot off the heat and add the spinach, Parmesan, and tomatoes. Toss well until the spinach has wilted.
6
Stir in the reserved hot water, only if necessary, to loosen the sauce.
7
Season to taste, serve hot, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
666 kcal
fat Content
38 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
588 mg
protein Content
17 g
cholesterol Content
114 mg
carbohydrate Content
69 g
saturated Fat Content
21 g
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