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Creamy Lemon Pasta

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August 24, 2020
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Creamy Lemon Pasta
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Creamy Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

for 2 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 mL)
  • 1 lemon
  • 8 oz pasta (225 g)
  • pecorino cheese, to taste
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 808
  • Fat 46g
  • Carbs 91g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 6g
  • Protein 17g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add some salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Once at a rolling boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter. Once butter is melted, stir in cream and turn to low, ensuring it won't burn.
  3. Add juice of one lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. When pasta is cooked al dente, drain from water and add to cream.
  5. Toss pasta to evenly distribute sauce, plate, and grate as much cheese as desired over the top. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
  6. Enjoy!