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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, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well.
  2. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  5. Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce pairs well with spaghetti, fettuccine, or any pasta of your choice. Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.

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