One Pot Lemon Pasta
A refreshing and creamy pasta dish made in one pot, combining the bright flavors of lemon with comfort food simplicity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or vegan cream)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the pasta and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, along with the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice tolerance; feel free to swap heavy cream for plant-based alternatives to make the dish vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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