Lemon Pasta Sauce

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This lemon pasta sauce is deliciously creamy and tastes wonderful tossed with your favorite pasta. Add cubes of cooked chicken or veggies, if desired.

Submitted by MARBALET
Updated on April 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

  • 10 ounces uncooked pasta

Directions

  1. Combine broth, cream, and butter in a large saucepan or skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until reduced by about half. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and lime zest. Set sauce aside.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

  3. Add pasta to sauce and toss until well coated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412 Calories
28g Fat
33g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 174mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.