Description
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“One Pot Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, tangy, and savory dish made in just one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy pasta recipe is packed with lemon, garlic, and Parmesan flavors for a restaurant-quality meal at home.”
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and butter – In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and melt the butter.
- Sauté the garlic – Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add liquid and pasta – Pour in the broth and heavy cream, then stir in the uncooked pasta. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook the pasta – Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and liquid reduces.
- Incorporate the flavors – Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Parmesan cheese – Mix in grated Parmesan until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Adjust consistency – If too thick, add extra broth or cream.
- Garnish and serve – Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Protein boost – Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon.
- Vegetable additions – Try spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes.
- Dairy-free – Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Spicy kick – Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Gluten-free – Use gluten-free pasta and broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, pasta
- Method: one pot,stovetop, cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: One-pot pasta, lemon garlic pasta, creamy Parmesan pasta, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner