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Creamy Garlic Lemon Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bowtie farfalle pasta
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Italian seasoning to taste, plus extra for garnish
  • Juice of 1–2 lemons depending on how lemony you like it
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 lemon slices for garnish
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water as needed

Method
 

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream. Add the chicken bouillon and season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
  5. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  6. Add the cooked bowtie pasta and toss until evenly coated in the creamy garlic lemon sauce.
  7. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
  8. Garnish with two lemon slices, additional parsley, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Serve immediately and enjoy!