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Perfect Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti

Name: Perfect Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz angel hair noodles; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 gloves garlic (minced); ½ cup red onion (cubed); ½ tbsp lemon zest; ½ cup lemon juice; ½ cup pasta water; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; Salt; pepper; ¼ cup cilantro; crushed red pepper

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

This flavorful Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti is an ultimate go-to dish on a hot summer day! An aromatic combination of garlic, lemon, spices, and pasta! All what is loved and more!

Updated at: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:31:58 GMT

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Ingredients

6 servings

8 ozangel hair noodles

1 Tbspbutter

1 Tbspolive oil

3 clovesgarlic

½ cupred onion

1 cupgrated parmesan cheese

salt

pepper

¼ cupcilantro

crushed red pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the angel hair pasta according to the instructions. Save half a cup of pasta water for later usage.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter, olive oil, minced garlic, and 1/2 cup of cubed red or white onion. Sauté for a few minutes.

Step 3

Add 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 lemon juice, ½ cup of pasta water, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Make sure you keep stirring until the cream slightly thickens.

Step 4

Add in the drained angel hair pasta, and mix into the sauce until everything gets coated.

Step 5

Garnish with chopped cilantro, or enjoy with crushed red pepper.

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