Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta
This Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta is easy, quick and very satisfying. Tender cooked pasta in a creamy butter & lemon pasta sauce. Using fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavour. Put it on your dinner rotation this week!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 Onion diced
- 3 Garlic cloves crushed
- 3/4 Cup parmesan grated
- 3/4 Cup cream
- 1/2 Cup vegetable stock
- Juice of one lemon
- Zest of one lemon
- 1/2 Teaspoon dried basil
- Small bunch fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium high heat, add the butter and garlic. Let the butter melt and come to a sizzle. Add onions and sautee down for about 5 - 8 minutes.
- Stir in cream, stock, lemon juice and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and let thicken for a few minutes.
- Add in pasta, cheese, parsley and basil. Season with a little salt and pepper and serve straight away.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 352
Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 1124mg49%
Potassium 274mg8%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1462IU29%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 272mg27%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.