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CREAMY LEMON PASTA

Introducing our delightful creamy lemon pasta! This pasta was my first viral video on Instagram and I got to say it is really worth the hype! Picture this: silky pasta bathed in a creamy lemony sauce that's as easy to make as it is delicious. It's a zesty hug in a bowl, perfect for those days when you need a burst of sunshine on your plate. Get ready to enjoy a refreshing and creamy pasta experience that's a breeze to whip up and oh-so-satisfying to devour!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 230 g pasta
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Chili flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley

Method
 

  1. Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  2. In a saucepan, add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and let it simmer.
  3. Add in the heavy cream, lemon zest, parsley, chili, pepper and salt.
  4. Add in the cooked pasta with 1/2 cup of pasta water and top with extra lemon zest for garnish.
  5. Enjoy while warm!