Creamy Garlic Pasta with Lemon

Ingredients

• •8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •3 garlic cloves, minced
• •¾ cup heavy cream
• •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• •to taste salt
• •to taste black pepper
• •1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. 2While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently.
4. 4Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. 5Let the cream sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6Add the fresh lemon juice to the cream sauce and stir to combine.
7. 7Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. 8Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the cream sauce.
9. 9Toss the pasta gently until all the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
10. 10Cook together for 1 minute over low heat to meld the flavors.
11. 11Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley.
12. 12Serve immediately while hot.