Stelline with Lemon and Cream
Dive into a bowl of elegance with this creamy and refreshing Stelline with Lemon and Cream recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy lunch, this dish brings together the delicate charm of stelline pasta with a velvety lemon cream sauce that’s as light as it is indulgent. The star-shaped pasta soaks up the creamy blend of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh lemon juice, creating a luscious base brightened by zesty lemon zest and a hint of freshly ground black pepper. Finished with chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it a go-to for quick comfort food with a gourmet twist. Serve it as is for a standalone masterpiece or pair it with a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Stelline pasta
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 liter Water
Directions
Step 1
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the teaspoon of salt and stelline pasta.
Step 2
Cook the pasta according to package instructions, typically around 6-8 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 3
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large pan over low heat. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt.
Step 4
Stir in the heavy cream and warm it gently, being careful not to let it boil.
Step 5
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water to the cream mixture. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 6
Season the sauce with freshly ground black pepper and adjust the salt if needed.
Step 7
Toss the cooked stelline into the pan with the lemon cream sauce until the pasta is well coated.
Step 8
Remove the pan from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Step 9
Serve immediately, optionally with additional Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1589.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2025.6 |
| Total Fat 108.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 302mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3235.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 193.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.7g | |
| Protein 52.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 700.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 712.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories