Description
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta: A Bright and Breezy Meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 pound angel hair pasta, cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Sauce Base In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes. Let them cook gently until the garlic turns fragrant—this should take a few minutes. Be careful not to let it brown as this can make the garlic bitter.
- Step 2: Build the Sauce Stir in the lemon juice, vegetable broth, and heavy cream. Allow this mixture to simmer, inviting all the flavors to meld beautifully. Cook for about 10–15 minutes, until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Final Touches Remove the skillet from the heat and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Stir in the freshly shredded parmesan cheese and watch as it melts into a creamy, irresistible sauce.
- Step 4: Toss and Serve Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, turning it gently so every strand is luxuriously coated. Serve immediately, perhaps with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for an added touch of color.