Lemon Cream Sauce Tossed with Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short pasta uncooked
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil
Instructions
- First, cook the pasta per the box instructions and set aside.8 ounces short pasta
- Next, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive and garlic, saute for about 3 minutes.4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- After that, add the cream and stir the sauce to combine while heating the cream until it hot. But NOT boiling.8 ounces heavy cream
- Now, add the salt and pepper and do a quick taste test and add more if you desire.¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Then, add the lemon juice and remove the pan from the heat. The sauce will thicken quickly.¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Last, toss the sauce with pasta and garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately.4 tablespoons fresh basil
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and uses a 2-ounce serving of cooked pasta. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Cream Sauce Tossed with Pasta
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
443
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
165
mg
7
%
Potassium
215
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
46
g
15
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
941
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
