Lemon Angel Hair
Light, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, Lemon Angel Hair is the perfect weeknight pasta recipe to brighten up your dinner routine. Featuring delicate angel hair pasta tossed in a luscious sauce of garlic, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of heavy cream, this dish strikes the perfect balance between tangy and velvety flavors. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of parsley, this vibrant pasta comes together in just 25 minutes and is ideal for busy nights or elegant entertaining. Whether you’re looking for an easy lemon pasta recipe or a satisfying vegetarian main dish, Lemon Angel Hair delivers bold taste and sophisticated simplicity in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 8 cups water
Instructions
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot and add a generous pinch of salt.
Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, typically about 4-5 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing well with the garlic and oil.
Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and cracked black pepper to the skillet. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Toss the cooked angel hair pasta in the skillet with the sauce, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water (a tablespoon at a time) until the desired consistency is reached.
Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lemon Angel Hair!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 1949 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 650 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 178 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
