Description
A creamy and zesty Lemon Pappardelle pasta dish that is perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pappardelle pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pappardelle pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pappardelle to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy lemon sauce. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to the dish.
- Substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version while still maintaining creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg