Easy Lemon Cream Sauce for Pasta
This Creamy Lemon Pasta is easy to make and delicious! Rich and creamy this lemon pasta sauce is made with only a few simple ingredients!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk skim or whole
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a saute pan, add extra virgin olive oil, onions and garlic. Saute over low heat until soft and golden brown.
- Once cooked, gradually add in flour, salt and pepper until thick paste starts to form.
- Stir in milk, about a ½ cup at a time, stirring until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
- When you’ve added all the milk, gradually add both cheeses, lemon juice/zest and chicken broth, stirring constantly until a thick sauce forms.
- Serve over pasta or save in a jar! This is enough sauce for 1 lb of pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 1mg
