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Lemon Pasta Sauce

A bright and zesty lemon pasta sauce that adds a refreshing flavor to your favorite 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: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce pairs well with spaghetti, fettuccine, or any pasta of your choice. Adjust the lemon juice to taste for more or less acidity.

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