Description
Mediterranean lemon garlic pasta brings zesty sunshine to your dinner table. Creamy parmesan and tangy herbs dance together, inviting you to savor each twirled forkful of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ pound (340 grams) angel hair pasta, cooked
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 lemons, juiced (about ⅓ cup / 80 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Infuse olive oil with minced garlic and red pepper flakes in a spacious skillet over gentle heat, releasing aromatic flavors without scorching the delicate garlic.
- Pour lemon juice, vegetable broth, and heavy cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious sauce base that simmers and gradually thickens over 10-15 minutes.
- Carefully remove skillet from heat, seasoning the creamy mixture with salt and pepper to enhance the complex flavor profile.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring until the cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly.
- Transfer freshly cooked pasta directly into the skillet, gently folding and coating each strand with the vibrant lemon garlic sauce, ensuring even distribution.
- Plate the pasta immediately, garnishing with a delicate sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley for a touch of brightness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Slow, gentle heating prevents garlic from burning and ensures a rich, aromatic base for the sauce.
- Simmering the sauce allows flavors to meld together, creating a creamy and well-balanced texture.
- Heavy cream adds luxurious richness while helping the sauce coat pasta smoothly and evenly.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the entire dish, cutting through the cream’s heaviness.
- Parmesan cheese provides a salty, umami depth that elevates the overall flavor profile.
- Fresh parsley offers a vibrant garnish that adds a pop of color and subtle herbaceous note.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 683
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg