Light, bright, and irresistibly creamy, this quick pasta dish is a weeknight winner. With fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a velvety Parmesan sauce, it’s a perfect balance of rich and refreshing. Finished with a sprinkle of parsley, it’s simple elegance on a plate, ready in under 30 minutes!
Creamy Lemon Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 3 Tbsp. Butter
- 4 Cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 ½ Cups Chicken broth
- 1 Cup half + half
- 8 Oz. Angel hair pasta
- ½ Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh Parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large cast iron skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, stirring occasionally.
- Slowly stir in the half and half while stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the angel hair pasta, make sure the pasta is completely covered by the liquid.
- Let the pasta simmer for 4-5 minutes. Stir it every 30 seconds or so to prevent the noodles from sticking together. Reduce heat to low.
- If needed, add more chicken broth, to taste.
- Gradually grate in the Parmesan cheese, stirring as you do so, until smooth and well-combined.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice, tossing to combine.
- Top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese to taste.
- Enjoy!
