Bright Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce
Bright Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce balances a velvety butter-and-cream base with lively citrus notes from lemon juice and zest. The hint of lime zest adds a fresh twist that lifts the richness, making each bite feel light yet luxurious. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want a comforting, citrus-forward pasta.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine the broth, cream, and butter in a large saucepan or skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Cook until the mixture reduces by about half.
- 3
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and lime zest, then set the sauce aside.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 5
Add the pasta and cook until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain.
- 6
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated.
- Calories 443.28 kcal High
- Protein 7.7 g Moderate
- Carbs 43.22 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.41 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.94 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 70.85 mg High
- Sodium 114.01 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.14 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.34 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.19 g Low Source
- Calcium 46.9 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source
- Potassium 176.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 92.38 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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