Lemon Cream Pappardelle

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This Lemon Cream Pappardelle pasta sauce is a staple in our house-- sauteed garlic, cream, lemon juice, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It's creamy and savory, with a fresh lemon acidity that brings everything together.

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This Lemon Cream sauce works well on pretty much any type of pasta. If you want to try making pasta from scratch, check out our simple Homemade Fresh Pasta recipe.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED (scroll to full ingredient list)

• Deep pan or skillet

• Saucier or large pot

• Colander

• Citrus Juicer

• Fresh Pasta 

• Olive oil

• Garlic

• Heavy cream

• Lemon

• Black pepper

• Parmigiano Reggiano

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DIRECTIONS

STEP 1: GARLIC

• Heat the pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and heat.

• Add the minced garlic and cook for 20-30 seconds until slightly browned.

STEP 2: SAUCE

• Low the heat and mix in the cream, lemon juice, Parmigiano, and black pepper.

• Simmer for just a few minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

STEP 3: PASTA

• Cook the pasta in generously salted water until al dente.

• Save about 1 cup of the pasta water then drain the rest.

• Immediately add the pasta to the sauce and toss it to fully coat.

• Add pasta water to the sauce as needed to reach your desired consistency.

STEP 4: SERVE

• Serve with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  

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INGREDIENTS

Makes 2-3 servings

• 200g Fresh Pasta (about 2-3 servings)

• 1 TBSP olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 C heavy cream

• 1 large lemon, juiced

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 C Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

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