Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta Sauce
A quick and creamy lemon butter garlic pasta sauce that elevates any pasta dish with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta of choice
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, followed by the heavy cream.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider serving with grated Parmesan or red pepper flakes. Store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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