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Boil 4-5 cups of water in a pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

Add 2 cups of penne pasta to the pot.

Boil the pasta for 7-8 minutes until it's 70-80% cooked.

Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.

In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Pour in 1/4 cup of vegetable broth and mix until thickened.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and cook until bubbling for 1 minute.

Add 1 cup of whipping cream and mix well.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1/2 lemon zest and mix well.

Stir in 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese and mix until combined.

Add the boiled pasta and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, mixing well.

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed.

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