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A creamy lemon pasta with vegetables plated in a white round plate. On the top of the photo there is a fork twirling pasta.

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables

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Easy creamy lemon pasta with mixed vegetables. Fresh, zesty, and ready fast dish that is a simple, flavorful dinner everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams talgiatelle Or use whichever pasta you like
  • 250 grams light cream 3% fat
  • 1 zucchini medium-sized sliced into small pieces
  • 1 carrot medium-sized sliced into small pieces
  • 1 garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice and lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese Use any salty cheese you like

Instructions
 

  • Cook the 500 grams tagliatelle in a large pot of salted water. Before draining save a two tablespoon of pasta water.
  • Add the 1 tbsp olive oil to a pan. Sauté the 1 zucchini and 1 carrot until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
  • Add 1 garlic.
  • Pour in the 250 grams light cream into the vegetable mix. Add the 1 lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Season with salt and pepper and let it simmer.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan, and toss to coat. If you need to add a splash of pasta water to help loosen the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese and serve.
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