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Lemon Butter Pasta Sauce
A quick and easy lemon butter pasta sauce perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Main Ingredients
0.5
cup
unsalted butter
2
cloves
garlic
minced
0.5
cup
heavy cream
0.33
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1
tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
0.5
teaspoon
lemon zest
0.25
teaspoon
salt
0.13
teaspoon
black pepper
1
tablespoon
fresh parsley
chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Toss the sauce with your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This sauce is also delicious with chicken or shrimp.