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Lemon Pasta Sauce

A bright and zesty lemon pasta sauce that adds a refreshing flavor to your pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice About 2-3 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest From about 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Combine with Pasta
  1. Toss the sauce with your favorite cooked pasta until well coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce pairs well with spaghetti, fettuccine, or any pasta of your choice. For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley.

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