Athena S Lemon Greek Penne Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for Athena S Lemon Greek Penne Pasta

• Penne Pasta
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• juice of 1 large lemon
• zest of 1 large lemon
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• salt to taste

How to Make Athena S Lemon Greek Penne Pasta

1. Cook 1 pound of penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water, and toss immediately with 1 ounce of olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream.
4. Increase heat to medium-high, stirring frequently. Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to low and stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Add the zest and juice of 1 large lemon. Stir to combine.
6. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
7. Add the cooked penne to the sauce and toss gently to coat.
8. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
9. Serve immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and/or a few capers, if desired.
10. Enjoy this dish fresh – it doesn't reheat well.