What's better than some comfort food on a chilly day? We love making this simple pasta recipe that uses just a few ingredients, but also packs a lot of flavor and is guaranteed to leave you with a full belly. If you haven't tried BANZA before, definitely give it a shot. Its one of our favorite must-haves in the cupboard and packs lots of protein and flavor. You can find the brand at your local supermarkets and even Target. But, if you prefer to use something on hand, go ahead and dabble with whatever pasta you'd like! Here's everything you will need for this Lemon Butter & Parmesan Pasta:
Servings: For 2
Ingredients
- 1 box of your favorite Banza pasta (or whatever you have on hand! Cook as listed on on back of packaging)
- 1 lemon
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 oz finely grated Parmesan (about ¾ cup)
- Salt & pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
- Prepare Banza: Bring at least 8 cups of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook Banza according to package instructions. Just before pasta is done, scoop out ¾ cup pasta cooking liquid. Strain Banza, rinse, and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Add cream to a large pot and finely grate lemon zest over the cream. Set zested lemon aside. Cook cream over medium heat, whisking often until liquid is just beginning to simmer, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in butter 1 Tbsp. at a time until melted and sauce is creamy and emulsified.
- Combine: Transfer casarecce to pot with sauce. Cook, tossing often and adding Parmesan little by little until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy, about 3 minutes. Cut zested lemon in half and squeeze over the pasta. Divide among bowls, season with salt & pepper, and top with extra cheese.
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