One Pot Lemon Pasta
A creamy, zesty pasta dish made with lemon and Parmesan, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the pasta, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally for about 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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