Description
One Pot Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy and zesty dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a gourmet experience. This quick, one-pot recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich garlic sauce, with bright lemon notes that awaken the palate. Perfect for busy evenings, it’s both comforting and delightful, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add uncooked fettuccine and pour in 4 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and mix in heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg