Name: Creamy Lemon Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz. spaghetti or linguine; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons dry sherry (sherry cooking wine will work); zest of 1 lemon; zest of 1 navel orange; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for the pasta water; 12 leaves fresh basil, chopped or torn; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; optional: add 1 lb of cooked shrimp to the pasta. I love it this way!

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Creamy Lemon Pasta Sauce

While this pasta dish is warm and creamy, the lemon and orange zests brighten it up and bring a big flavor!

Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

12 oz. spaghetti or linguine
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons dry sherry (sherry cooking wine will work)
zest of 1 lemon
zest of 1 navel orange
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for the pasta water
12 leaves fresh basil, chopped or torn
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
optional: add 1 lb of cooked shrimp to the pasta. I love it this way!

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to directions until al dente, making sure to salt the water once it comes to a boil. Drain.
While pasta is cooking, warm the cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add in the dry sherry, lemon and orange zest, and salt. Simmer for 7-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the basil.
Toss the hot, drained pasta with the sauce and grated cheese.

Cuisine: Italian Method: Stove top

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