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lemon pasta

This Lemon Garlic Pasta is an incredibly easy and flavorful recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it can be served as a delightful side dish or a satisfying main course, especially when topped with your favorite protein like chicken or fish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 pound angel hair pasta cooked
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 lemons lemons juiced (about 0.33 cup)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Add chopped garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for several minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, vegetable broth, and heavy cream. Increase heat slightly and allow the mixture to heat thoroughly, simmering gently for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add the shredded parmesan cheese and stir until it has melted completely into the sauce.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat all the pasta evenly. If desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Store leftover Lemon Garlic Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat without the sauce becoming gluey, sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of water over the pasta in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a paper towel, and heat until warmed through. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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