Lemon Pasta Sauce

144 Reviews

“It's creamy and it's wonderful and it's lemon and lime. Serve with cubed cooked meat or veggies, if desired.” - by MARBALET

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 cup beef broth
10 ounces uncooked pasta

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Original recipe yields 4 to 6 servings

Directions

In a sauce pan or skillet large enough to hold the pasta when it is done, combine the butter, cream, and beef broth or bouillon and simmer over medium heat until reduced by about half. Add the lemon juice, lemon and lime zest and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss pasta with sauce; serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (5 total)

Calories
412 cal
21%

Fat
28.2 g
43%

Carbs
32.7 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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JOURN

Aug. 31, 2003

"I love this one. I do not add the lime zest and I always use extra lemon juice (I juice a whole lemon which is 1/3 of a cup). I think this recipie is the best. I add chicken to it or sliced sauteed..." See more mushrooms, it's a restaurant quality recipie and is very easy to make. It does not reheat for leftovers though."

TRUCKERDOO

Mar. 9, 2003

"This was a FANTASTIC idea! Granted, I modified a bit. I used half-n-half, and added artichokes, asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and mushrooms to the sauce. But I love the idea of a lemon-cream base. Thank ..." See moreyou Holly, my guests were so pleased, and so was I!"

melissa

Apr. 13, 2006

"This recipe was fabulous! I do not think that the zest is neccesary though. I used 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of lime juice instead of the lemon and lime zest. I also added chicken..." See more and broccoli and used chicken broth instead of beef broth. Overall, this was a great recipe and I will definately use it again! I would not suggest this recipe to people who do not like tart food, but for those who do, this is one you must try!"

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