Creamy Lemon & Parmesan Noodles make for a simple yet luxurious meal that is fast, easy and affordable. Let's not to forget one additional and important attribute attribute: delicious.
I found my inspiration for these Creamy Lemon & Parmesan Noodles in the New York Times. Billed as being astonishingly delicious and surprisingly easy to make, this dish proved to be all that and more. Elements of lemon, crushed black pepper and Parmesan all coalesce into a creamy base which serves to coat the whole grain Amish noodles that I used for this recipes.
It's not necessary to serve these Creamy Lemon & Parmesan Noodles with anything. I picked up a beautiful roasting hen this weekend which I already had on our Sunday menu. Why not combine the two, I thought. As it turns out, this is pretty much a match made in food heaven. Our boys loved the noodles, the chicken, and the entire meal. Give these a try and please let me know your thoughts. -Dan
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Creamy Lemon & Parmesan Noodles
Ingredients
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons; zest cut in very thin strips 1 inch long
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles, and stir to separate. Cook for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain, then return to the cooking pot.
- Just before noodles are done, in a small saucepan combine the lemon zest, cream, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until cream comes to a boil.
- Pour cream mixture over drained noodles, and add the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Stir to coat. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with additional Parmesan and/or lemon zest if desired.
Lisa
Wow! I love all things lemon, so I know we'd love these! I'm putting them on my to-try list for when my daughter is home over Christmas break...she'll love them too! Thanks for the recipe!
Debi at Life Currents
What a delicious recipe! I love that you served it with chicken too. Great flavor combo here!
Christine
I just love the color so much! 😀
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com
Wow, that pasta, combined with the roast chicken, looks heavenly!
Janette@CulinaryGinger
I love a lemon pasta dish. A comforting and fresh flavored dish.
Heidi
Just made this and it's a keeper!!!!!!
So simple and full of delightful flavor.
Dan from Platter Talk
What a delight and honor to hear from you, Heidi! Thanks for the wonderful comments, we're happy you enjoyed this one. Best regards to you and your family and thanks again for popping by!
2 sisters recipes
Yummy! We are drooling over this dish- creamy and lemony - are our favorite combo!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks Ladies! Our guys love lemons, and cream of course!
2 sisters recipes
YUMMY noodles - gosh we are drooling over this dish! Lemon and cream are perfect!
Patty Haxton Anderson
Anything with heavy cream, noodles and cheese is right up my alley. And the lemon - just that nice refreshing touch!