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Creamy Lemon Pasta

Whip up this zesty Creamy Lemon Pasta for a delightful burst of citrusy goodness! This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy date night at home.

Anna Phillips
Community Member
92% would make again

Under 30 minutes

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

Under 30 minutes

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

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!
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