Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp Side by Side Seasonings Sunshine Citrus Blend

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

• Lemon slices (for serving)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions in salted water. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

3. Stir in 2 tbsp Side by Side Seasonings Sunshine Citrus Blend and cook for another 30 seconds.

4. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine.

5. Add the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.

6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices.

Tip

Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Adding a splash to the sauce helps create the perfect creamy texture.

Perfect With

• Side salad

• Garlic bread

• Grilled chicken

• Grilled shrimp

• A glass of white wine