Creamy Spaghetti al Limone (Lemon Pasta with Cream Cheese)
A quick and creamy spaghetti al limone made with cream cheese, fresh lemon juice, and Parmesan — a bright and comforting Italian-inspired pasta ready in 20 minutes.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 594kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz Spaghetti
- 3½ oz Cream Cheese
- 1-2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley or Basil Optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a bowl, add the cream cheese, the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta, then add it to the bowl with a splash of pasta water, stirring until it melts into a smooth sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and additional pasta water as needed to create a silky consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Always reserve some pasta water to adjust the creaminess of the sauce.
- Taste the lemon cream and adjust the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Mix the pasta and sauce off heat to keep the sauce smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1mg
