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Creamy Garlic Lemon Pasta
A quick stovetop pasta coated in a creamy garlic sauce with fresh lemon juice, zest and parsley.
From YouTube · Nov 25, 2022
A quick stovetop pasta coated in a creamy garlic sauce with fresh lemon juice, zest and parsley.
10 min
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
25 min
Total time
2–3 servings
Yield
Ingredients
9 ingredients- 400g (14oz) - Spaghetti
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp (21g) - Unsalted Butter
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Thinly Sliced
- 1 - Whole Lemon, Zest Thinly Sliced
- 1/2 - Lemon, Juiced
- 1 Cup (250ml) - Thickened Cream
- 10g (0.35oz) - Curley or Flat Leaf Parsley, Roughly Chopped
- Seasoning To Taste
Method
7 steps- Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter in a pan.
- Add the thinly sliced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
- Add the lemon zest and cook briefly.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the pan.
- Pour in the thickened cream and stir to combine.
- Add the chopped parsley and season to taste.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce and toss to coat.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Cook the garlic gently to prevent bitterness.
- Add the lemon juice after the zest has briefly infused the butter.
- Toss the pasta thoroughly so the sauce coats every strand.
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Large frying pan
- Colander
- Fine grater
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and reheat gently, adding a small splash of water or cream if needed.
Additional tips
- Adjust lemon to taste to avoid overpowering the dish.
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