Creamy Lemon Pasta
A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring a creamy lemon sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh pasta
- 2 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.5 tbsp flour
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon lemon zested and juiced (seeds removed)
- 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup freshly fine grated parmesan reggiano cheese
Garnish
- cracked black pepper (extra lemon zest, extra cheese)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add black pepper to the dry skillet and heat on medium-high heat. Cook for 1-2 mins or until very fragrant. Add the butter to a skillet and stir around. Once it melts, sprinkle the flour in and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking frequently.
- Add in the broth and let the mixture come to a low simmer. Whisk in cream and cook it for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add fresh pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and take the skillet off the heat. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with lemon zest and juice. Toss until pasta is coated. Add in ¼ cup of pasta water at a time if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Garnish with more parmesan, lemon zest, black pepper and a bit of chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest to your preference for a more or less intense lemon flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 300mg