Easy Creamy Lemon Garlic Recipe
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring a creamy lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 500 ml heavy cream
Produce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Herbs
- 3 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 3/4 cup parmesan (grated)
Pasta
- 300 g spaghetti
Seasonings
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Pour in lemon juice, stir to combine, then add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked spaghetti and half a cup of pasta water, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a squeeze of lemon zest or a pinch of red pepper flakes.