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Lemon-Parmesan Linguine

By Lorraine Vassalo

3.9

(18)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 SIDE-DISH SERVINGS

Ingredients

3/4 pound linguine
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

    Step 2

    Bring cream and butter to simmer in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in lemon juice and peel. Add pasta; toss to coat, adding reserved cooking water as needed to thin sauce to desired consistency. Add cheese; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsPastaLinguineLemonCitrusFruitParmesanCheeseDairyMainDinnerVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessSimmerBon Appétit
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