Description
Mouthwatering lemon garlic pasta brings zesty Mediterranean flavors to dinner tables. Creamy sauce and tender noodles create an irresistible meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 340 grams (¾ pound) angel hair pasta, cooked
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 lemons, juiced (80 milliliters / ⅓ cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Garlic Infusion: Gently warm olive oil in a spacious skillet, sautéing minced garlic and red pepper flakes until their fragrances bloom and intertwine without browning.
- Sauce Development: Introduce lemon juice, vegetable broth, and heavy cream to the skillet, allowing the liquid to simmer and reduce, transforming into a velvety, rich sauce with depth and complexity.
- Flavor Layering: Remove skillet from heat, incorporating salt and pepper to elevate the sauce’s nuanced taste profile, then fold in freshly grated parmesan cheese until it melts seamlessly into the creamy base.
- Pasta Integration: Transfer hot, freshly cooked pasta directly into the skillet, carefully tossing and coating each strand with the zesty lemon garlic sauce, ensuring every bite is saturated with vibrant flavors.
- Presentation: Artfully plate the pasta, crowning the dish with a delicate sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, adding a final touch of brightness and herbaceous freshness to complete the culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Garlic Burning: Keep heat low and stir constantly to avoid bitter, scorched garlic that can ruin the entire sauce’s delicate flavor profile.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Simmer sauce slowly to achieve a perfectly creamy texture, allowing liquid to reduce and thicken naturally without rushing the process.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add parmesan gradually and off direct heat to ensure smooth integration and prevent clumping or grainy sauce texture.
- Fresh Herb Finale: Sprinkle parsley just before serving to maintain vibrant color and maximize fresh, aromatic flavor impact on the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg