One Pot Lemon Pasta
A delightful one pot pasta dish that combines creamy richness with vibrant lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (e.g., spaghetti)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sautéing garlic: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combining ingredients: Add the pasta, vegetable broth, and heavy cream to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
- Simmering the pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- Adding citrus magic: Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Final assembly: Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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