Lemon Tagliatelle
Elevate your pasta night with this Lemon Tagliatelle, a bright and creamy dish that’s perfect for easy yet elegant dining. Featuring silky tagliatelle tossed in a velvety sauce made with zesty lemon, rich heavy cream, and savory Parmesan cheese, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and freshness. A hint of garlic and chopped fresh parsley add aromatic depth, while a splash of reserved pasta water ensures every strand is coated in luscious, lemony perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and flavorful dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a restaurant-worthy finish that will impress every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Tagliatelle pasta
- 2 whole Lemon (zest and juice)
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 whole Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, zest and juice the lemons. Set both aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic clove and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Lower the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese melts into the sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked tagliatelle to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. 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.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional Parmesan and lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 123.8 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.0 g | 335% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 3310 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 654 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 439 mg | 9% | |
*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.
