Mascarpone and Lemon Pasta

Name: Mascarpone and Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American,Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for cooking pasta; 8 ounces pasta; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup mascarpone; 1/4 cup finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, basil, and oregano, for garnish; Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish; Sea salt, for garnish

A quick and versatile pasta dish features a rich yet light mascarpone-based sauce, suitable for customization.

⭐ 4.3 (71 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minTotal: 15 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

American Italian

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Instructions

Start boiling salted water for the pasta.
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, mascarpone, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water before draining.
Transfer drained pasta to a large serving bowl and stir in the mascarpone sauce until melted.
Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.
Garnish with fresh herbs, black pepper, and sea salt, then serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 197 kcal

Carbohydrate: 20 g

Cholesterol: 33 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 315 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 11 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g