Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Fettuccine
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with a silky sauce, bright lemon flavor, and aromatic garlic, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest for garnish (optional)
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan until smooth.
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Add lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 1–2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add pasta and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
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Sprinkle parsley and garnish with lemon zest or parmesan.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust lemon and garlic to taste. Protein additions like chicken or shrimp are optional.
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