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Lemon Cream Spaghetti
Homestyle Pasta
Prep time:
10 minutesCook time:
10 minutes“Who needs heavy tomato sauce? This lemony-fresh pasta dish is so light and creamy—it's a perfect summer supper!”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
Directions
1
Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted water according to the package directions. Drain. Return the drained spaghetti to the pot.
2
Add the cream and butter to the pot. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.
3
Stir the Parmesan, lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper into the pot. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce. Divide the pasta among 6 serving plates. Squeeze a fresh lemon wedge over each serving. Garnish with the remaining lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
For a nice presentation, serve the spaghetti on baby spinach leaves and accent each plate with parsley sprigs in addition to the lemon wedges.
Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
This creamy, dreamy spaghetti makes a lovely meal with a crisp tossed green salad and Parmesan breadsticks.
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