Why This Creamy Lemon Pasta Will Be Your New Weeknight Favorite

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti for 9-10 minutes until al dente, ensuring to use a lot of water to prevent sticking.

In a bowl, add the egg yolk and scramble it well.

Zest half a lemon and add it to the bowl.

Juice half a lemon, straining to avoid seeds, and add it to the mixture.

Add grana cheese to the mixture and stir.

Pour in heavy cream and mix until creamy, adding more cheese as desired.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the bowl with the sauce, turning off the heat.

Mix the pasta with the sauce thoroughly, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired creaminess.

Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more cheese if desired.

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