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Creamy Lemon Pepper Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 226 g Pasta
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • ½ tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2-3 Garlic
  • ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Crushed Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Chicken Stock
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Lemon
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water generously.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions for al dente pasta.
  • Before draining the cooked pasta, reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water.
  • While the pasta is boiling, you can start making the sauce.
  • In a skillet, add the olive and butter.
  • When the butter is melted, add the crushed garlic cloves, and saute for 15 seconds.
  • Add the red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir for 2-3 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock and heavy cream. Whisk and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Whisk in the lemon juice, and grated parmesan cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Transfer the pasta to the sauce, and cook for 1-2 minutes. You can add a little bit of the reserved pasta, if the sauce needs thinning out.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon , and grated parmesan.