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5 from 1 vote

Linguine in Lemon Cream Sauce

Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients 

  • 14 ounces dry linguine
  • ½ cup light cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juiced
  • 1 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Cook linguine according to package directions in pot of boiling, salted water.
  • Warm cream cheese, oil and lemon juice in saucepan over low heat.
  • Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup of cooking water. Stir reserved cooking water into cream cheese mixture.
  • Add pasta, lemon zest, and parsley; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.