Creamy Garlic Lemon Pasta | One Of The Easiest Pasta Recipes

This creamy garlic lemon pasta is full of fresh flavour and is the perfect meal for those days or nights when you’re stuck with what to make. This recipe serves 2-3 people and can be halved or doubled to suit your needs. Please enjoy.
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Ingredients -
400g (14oz) - Spaghetti
1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tbsp (21g) - Unsalted Butter
4 - Garlic Cloves, Thinly Sliced
1 - Whole Lemon, Zest Thinly Sliced
1/2 - Lemon, Juiced
1 Cup (250ml) - Thickened Cream
10g (0.35oz) - Curley or Flat Leaf Parsley, Roughly Chopped
Seasoning To Taste
Notes -
This recipe is strong on lemon so adjust it to your taste. The first time I made it, I put way too much lemon juice in (I used 1 whole lemon) and it ruined the dish. I've now reduced it to half and I think it's the perfect balance. If you’re concerned, you can add the zest and cream and squeeze 1 quarter of a lemon into the sauce and adjust that way. Half a lemon works well though, so don’t worry.
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[@JComm57]

l loved the line, “so those flavors can become friends.”

[@ChefJackOvens]

Its a good one haha

[@theresamarie7679]

I think I might add shrimp 🍤 😋

[@Lioness_Es]

Or chicken would be delicious!

[@peterdewberry3082]

Use a potato peeler to zest the lemon, very little or any pith comes with it. Great recipe.

[@AllahsServant12]

Brilliant tip! 👌🏽

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

Or a lemon zester, depending how you want the zest

[@justwaiting5744]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@traciefromSunderlanduk]

That's exactly what I love easy, cheap and quick meals x

[@ChefJackOvens]

You can’t go wrong

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lol do you wonder why you're overweight eating a mountain of cheap carbs? just eat less but eat real food and stop looking like a new species of human

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I know this tastes wonderful and is easy toske , but a fresh lemon and parmesan cheese are very expensive in my part of the world; this dish would not be cheap.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

​@@kathyjohnson2043 I live in a rural area, parmesan is not cheap, but better if you grate it yourself. Lemons here grow on trees. You could maybe use cheddar and add salt for a similar taste. I don't salt dishes with parmesan in them. You could also make your own pasta, time consuming but cheaper?

[@matheusag9718]

​@kathyjohnson2043 u can switch for other cheeses,or u can buy little packets of already shredded parmesan,here in my part is expensive too.

[@cloudbloom]

The best things about channels like this is they show you how easy it is to cook for yourself once you understand the step by step fundamentals and why certain things work together for flavor. As a chef for almost 20 years I love videos like this, especially when they are straight to the point with no bullshit fluff for each step. Quick and to the point, no baked in ad sponsors you gotta skip through, no annoying "WHAT'S UP GAMERS IT'S YA BOY" style intros and last but not least: you've got some nice knives lmao. Good shit dude thanks for what you're doing here🙏

[@Lee-ic8ln]

So unhealthy

[@valiaudet3415]

​. Don't eat it every meal. Lol. Add green veggies cooked or a salad as side dish.

[@pqtus4557]

It is rare to hear anyone say they messed up a recipe, just for that I am subscribing! And I am so looking forward to giving this a try.

[@katashley1031]

That's so true! But I feel the best chefs always admit to being human. Julia Child certainly did, lol.

[@user-py9ky9kh7t]

I made this last night and it was fantastic I added a half pound of frozen cooked shrimp - added to the sautéed garlic/lemon juice mixture for a few minutes before adding the milk (I used 2% milk with 2 TBLS cornstarch to lower the fat content) and added a couple handfuls of chopped fresh spinach before adding in the pasta. I also substituted fresh basil for the parsley. I took your advice and started with just half of a large, juicy lemon but ended up using the whole thing, which made the dish really "pop"! I perused a lot of recipes for this dish and decided on yours because the ingredients looked just right and was so happy it turned out perfect

[@lydialove382]

That’s a different recipe entirely- you did not “make this” you ruined its simplicity but you made your own creation as a stand alone. His is beautifully simple and fresh you do not need to “fix” the recipe, to add this recipe is insulting

[@rosbar4752]

@@lydialove382 Most people think that the more ingredients you add to a recipe the better. Wrong! Simplest recipes with minimal ingredients is the secret. If you eat in Italy you will find that out. Of course the quality of the ingredients is key.

[@lydialove382]

@@honestly3371 my comment was informed by objective observation. Your assumption about my KZbin viewing habits are astonishingly uninformed. We agree to disagree and I prefer to keep recipes clean and non-barstardised if the copier claims to be “making the original”

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You did not 🤣🤣🤣

[@AllahsServant12]

Oh wow. I was also thinking the same..: some shrimps would be a lovely addition. Can’t wait to try this recipe soon. ❤

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

Paulie he had this wonderful system for doing the garlic. He used a razor, and he used to slice it so thin that he used to liquefy in the pan with just a little oil.

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❤

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Funny because I actually keep a pack of single edge blades in my utensil drawer.

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Do I look like a clown to you?

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​@@vincentchavis5498You do. You write like one too.

[@sharonsands708]

Chef Jack, I just wanted to let you know, I saw this video late this morning, and since I had all the ingredients, made it for lunch. It was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for making it

[@Hyatt6969]

I made this tonight and guys I’m telling you: it’s fabulous! Srsly! I added a little bit more lemon juice cuz I prefer the taste of that zest to be rather strong. I aladded only parsley not chives and it turned out to be great! It’s a winning dish.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it

[@AminahRizwan]

Bro may I just say how impressed I am with your knife skills?

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@anerdslife4me]

I love everything about this video, from the lovely accent, to the easy delicious pasta, to the "serves 2-3 ppl" because lbr most cooks would say that serves 6 and I'd roll my eyes so hard 😭

[@ChefJackOvens]

I really appreciate that, thank you. Glad you’re enjoying the video 🙏

[@matthewgroom8689]

I went ahead and cooked this tonight and it was so delicious - it might not cost much to make but it doesn't taste cheap in the least, it is a gorgeous rich sauce.

[@vickyannpaintingwithoils]

I made this with added cajun shrimp and it was quick and fantastic! Thank you. I hadn't made lemon cream pasta in a long while and had forgotten how to do it. You don't overcomplicate the recipe and it was exactly what all of us were looking for. God Bless you.

[@larrysmac]

This is the base for a recipe that I've been making for years with the addition of peas and a drained can of either solid white albacore or salmon.

[@alexlogan202]

Try some Banana peppers and dark chocolate as well 😋

[@kristina282k]

You brought so much flavor and diversity to our daily cooking! ☺️ thank you for that! And wish you more and more success!

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s awesome to hear. Thank you for that 🙏

[@Rasv-]

Not diversity; variation you mean.

[@MaxOut931]

Also using Parmesan instead of the cream makes it better imo

[@dianaguerrero5967]

It was amazing! I'm no great cook, but everyone in my house enjoyed it! It just became a favorite of mine. 10/10

[@ChefJackOvens]

Glad you liked it!!

[@yazminsaavedra3420]

I just prepared this and OMG! Everyone at home loved it, that acidity of the lemon makes it less heavy than Alfredo. Thanks for sharing the wisdom Chef.

[@elenac3626]

This is the recipe i chose for my very first time preparing & cooking an actual meal. I just wanna thank you for actually providing recipe that works 100%. My first time in the kitchen was a success thanks to you! 😁💜

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thats amazing, great work. Glad you enjoyed it and keep smashing it 🙌🙌

[@BRboi777]

This will be my first savoury meal that I'll make for the family. I've even gone a bit brave and gonna make homemade pasta since it looks straightforward and easy to do. Wish me luck on Saturday night! :)

[@TheAlexkor]

Just made this with a green chilli and added honey to balance the lemon juice. Gorgeous outcome.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Great job!

[@joannehughes7226]

I made this recipe yesterday, it was fantastic!! We loved it!! I used an entire lemon and it really tasted amazing!! Thank you.

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So grateful to have found you, your recipes and approach to healthy and delicious recipes is so refreshing and I so appreciate the meal prepping videos and such diversity of ideas - showing that we can cook, shouldn’t be afraid of it, and you can eat well with it still tasting so good - maybe making this comment on a pasta dish wasn’t the smartest and I should’ve put it on your awesome meatball one but still have to say, so glad I found you and am now subscribed, cannot wait to blaze through all your old and future videos - thanks so much for your efforts and please realize how helpful and valuable you and your channel are, keep going!!!

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I made this last night and my husband could not get enough of it. It's delicious paired with hot Italian sausage. So glad I found your channel. Your recipes are easy to follow and have few ingredients. ❤

[@anadeleon8804]

I just finish cooking this. It’s the middle of Holy Week right now and in my family, it’s no meat cooking until Saturday, it is tasty and so fits the requirement. 😊 This pasta recipe will be a new fave. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariaojeda5467]

Saw this video yesterday and made the recipe today!!! So delicious!! Thank you. So simple and quick.

[@annekeyoungs5752]

Sounds good. I have made several of your recipes and love the clear explanations. I think I will make this tonight!

[@lolam.9291]

I tried this recipe for dinner tonight. WOW! If you like lemon and garlic, you will love LOVE this recipe!!!❤… Thank you for sharing.

[@AllahsServant12]

My fav two things hahaha

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You are one the best cooking channels in the platform! I recently moved to my own place as a 20 yr old and I'm always at my wits ends when it comes to what to cook for dinner that doesn't take ages to make. Your recipes are very very delicious and and definitely easy to make (tho the beef stew recipe took me 2 hours but a solid 10 in taste and presentation). Your meal plan portions last 2 days in our home since I also live with my brother and also because I like to cook fresh food and veggies every other night. Your channel truly is blessing for home chefs~

[@Wendyj55]

Cooking fresh food every other night ... hmmm ... why didn't I think of that? Could def be a thing 😻

[@Wendyj55]

Looks great. Really like how you present stuff ... short, sharp, to the point but everything we need to make something gorgeous and quick. Thanks.

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Believe me ,i can't wait to make this and relish it.. you just take such simple ingredients to another level... And my heartfelt thanks for always adding in your pepper Whispers ( it just brings a great joy to me...i know it sounds silly, but when you live alone all silly things make your life brighter) Thank you for yet another smashing recipe... Sending you loads of love and positive energies 💕💕💕💕

[@dawnmurphy7488]

I used fettuccini. Simple, delicious, I recommend this. It was so good! Thanks for this recipe.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

This looks so good. I love coming across recipes which I suddenly realise I have ALL the ingredients for (bar the cream, which will necessitate a glory run to the corner shop on Sunday). I'm really excited to make this as I know it will taste even better than I'm guessing. Thank you for such a perfectly timed, inspiring and perfectly executed tutorial.

[@updownstate]

Yes, I hate having to run out to get a bunch of things I don't have in the house. That's where the food bill goes up and your time disappears.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

@@updownstate Ha! My favourite error is one EVERYBODY has made at some point: you check the list of ingredients and feel confident when you see you have everything then you start cooking and come across the small print instruction, 'soak overnight'. Whoops. Off goes the oven and stove. 🤦‍♀

[@cavaliers4ever]

you can make the same pasta without cream as well if you have everything else. you can get creaminess by adding more cheese and pastawater

[@stephenodubhlaoich]

You can make your own cream if you have milk and butter, as most people probably do. 3/4 cup or 180 grams of milk and 2/3 cup or 150 grams melted butter put in a blender for a couple minutes makes good heavy cream, I always do this instead since I can just scale up or down and not have to buy a full container.

[@lenagreen4031]

​@@stephenodubhlaoich didn't know that. Thanks for the tip.

[@ladtmafanikio5391]

Excellent video! You moved right through each step without explaining too much. I am going to definitely make this pasta!

[@amandavanpieterson7523]

I'm drooling watching you make this dish!!! 🤤

[@LottieLoveheart]

I have tried this creamy garlic lemon pasta and the dish is just delicious , worth a try!!

[@peterk6072]

Well done Jack! My favourite pasta dish, but really, anything with lemon!

[@updownstate]

The simplicity and ease of preparation have me hooked. Subscribed.

[@D_A_Marv]

Your attention to detail is amazing. Much appreciated!

[@maryanngorman3533]

This is absolutely delicious. Such an intensely bright flavor for so little effort. 🙏🏻

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@theresamarie7679]

Oh my mouth is watering 😋 definitely going to make this!! Love every ingredient here.

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Your instructions are so easy to follow and recipes are spot on!

[@silkie09]

I just discovered you - and One video from you and you got me: straight to the point, super clean, pure and delicious - so looking forward to cook this dish! Your other recipes just as convincing - wonderful and THANK YOU!

[@uninterupptedwriter]

Made this for lunch! It was amazing!

[@Bigrigjeff]

You mashed it! Wicked knife skills! Keep the video’s coming!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@Chris-dt5td]

It is a pleasure to watch you working with your hands! Thank you for this simple and wonderful recipe!

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My husband and I love your all recipes! You are literally our savior of kitchen! Thank you Chef Jack Ovens!!!! I just tried this recipe and tasted amazing! Your tips really helped!

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Wow thank you so much for your generosity! I’m so glad you and your husband are enjoying the recipes. I really appreciate it!

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Awesome video chef! The recipe looks so fresh and I'm sure it tastes delicious. 🔥

[@ChefJackOvens]

Much appreciated thank you 🙏

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Easy to follow recipe... Thanks for putting the ingredients on the descriptions. It really helps 👍 your a pro! 💪 more power to your channel.✌🤘

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@jkmorbo]

Simple and cheap recipes are the best! Thanks for this, will have to try it out this week.

[@markmak7548]

Great post . Straight to the point . No messing about. Easy to understand. Brilliant. Thanks will save and use. Thumbs up 👍

[@edshoaff3055]

This is a wonderful recipe ! Instead of cream I used puréed 2% cottage cheese and it came out great ! THANK YOU !

[@Wendyj55]

That's really interesting ... and makes for a low-fat, high-protein alternative ... but I do like the original too! This bloke is fab at encouraging creative alternatives and he does that with such a light touch.

[@natonaa9681]

Did it today and really enjoyed it! I love how it's very subtle yet delicious and inventive

[@mooramsravanireddy289]

Hi...did the milk cream curdle after adding the lemon juice?

[@natonaa9681]

@@mooramsravanireddy289 it did unfortunately, because that's what lemon causes, but it didn't make much of a difference, it still sticked to the pasta just fine and the consistency wasn't unpleasant

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[@hensonlaura]

Short & sweet, THANK YOU.

[@gronaz7]

Great recipe, i've tried it a few times and it never fails to impress. Goes wonderfully with fish also.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Great to hear! Glad you’ve been enjoying it

[@moonbladem]

That looks so mouthwatering! I'd add canned whole clams to mine though, for more yums. 😋👍

[@ezlow1065]

I tried this and substituted cream for coconut creame and it was deediddlilyishious! Thankyou! And thanks for not rabbiting on! Straight to the point! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AllahsServant12]

Seeing how simple this recipe is, I knew I had to try it! I love anything lemony! I tried it today for lunch (with some added shrimps; simply fried in some butter and pepper), and it was incredibly delicious! So simple but such a wonderful dish. Much love.

[@katashley1031]

One of my favourite go to spring and summer dinners is my lemon cream pasta. I skip the garlic and it's still gorgeous. This is way better than a traditional tomato sauce in my opinion. Love your presentation, its about the food, not you trying to look cute, lol. Can't wait to explore you other videos!

[@lavieenrose5954]

What a simple but sensational dish... thank you so much I’m making this for lunch! Yum 😋 🍜

[@ChefJackOvens]

Awesome! Please enjoy 😊

[@TC-hf2lh]

This was stunning Chef. Thanks again for your recipes.

[@leslieludwick1321]

Looks so good can’t wait to try it. Anything with lemon and or zest Makes any dish taste so refreshing

[@Magpie1908]

Chef Jack - Love this recipe - Halved the recipe for two people. Really tasty but may need some adjustments. I used a vegetable peeler on the lemon. This resulted in very little pith for julienne slicing, I used fresh chopped oregano as I have plenty in my herb garden

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏 glad you enjoyed it

[@Wendyj55]

Good idea

[@neilreid2298]

Made this tonight. It's an outstanding dish! Added finely chopped prosciutto which brought it up even another notch. Super easy and quick to make. Thanks for the fantastic recipe!

[@jazzn.h]

Love the way the lemon zest was used in the pasta 😍

[@christophermartin7973]

Made this tonight with the pre cut garlic in the jar and used a zester with the lemon and I added chicken and the family loved it. Easy to make fast to cook a great weeknight meal.

[@bustersbrain]

I just made this exactly to the smallest detail, but with fresh homemade fettuccini.... It was amazing... and my family thanks you.

[@ChefJackOvens]

My pleasure 😊 glad you all enjoyed it

[@maddmunkee2]

This was so good. I actually made this for my family. My daughter-in-law is vegan so I substituted the heavy whip cream for the country crock plant. Heavy Cream.. it was nice and thick and so easy to work with Let me tell you it was about better than ours. It was fabulous. I even found vegan shrimp to add in hers and she just went nuts. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@IndiOshun]

Wait there’s vegan shrimp?!🤯 I have to try!

[@paolaparodi979]

​@@IndiOshun non esistono.😅😅..sono crostacei...

[@Lovely-369]

看起來很美味，備料以及製作過程也很簡單，好棒啊！ 感謝您的分享，讓我多了一份菜單。

[@terencem8795]

Can't wait to give this a try! Yum!

[@gailbrule1744]

Made this tonight and it was delicious! Substituted half and half as that’s what I had on hand and added chicken and garnished with Parmesan. Great quick meal. Thanks! Btw, I used what you said in the video, so a cup of half and half. Your recipe in the drop down says half cup, but full cup was perfect. Not sure which was right but seems the full cup was, at least for the amount of pasta I made…😊

[@lozziebomber]

Thanks for this! I'm just about to make it myself and saw that the video didn't match the recipe in the description and was wondering which was correct. Fyi I was going to err on the side of caution and go with the full cup, but this reassurance is helpful ♥️

[@roseanne74]

@@lozziebomber remember you can always thicken with the reserved pasta water.

[@Charmander603]

I came across this video randomly, and the flavours are so much different than any of my other usual easy recipes. This is so fantastic and simple, my mom loves this recipe too

[@ChefJackOvens]

Glad you like them!

[@PaolaLaborda]

I love how I don't need any audio or subtitles to follow these vids. Thanks!

[@Joseph-eq5od]

Looks scrumptious! Please share a vego bolognese recipe :O

[@ChefJackOvens]

Will do!

[@hanisrockz]

This looks delicious but i can see myself adding in chilli flakes..cant live without hot 🌶️

[@frankschmitzer5824]

Thanks much. You make this recipe so easy and so delicious. I will definitely be making this.

[@laurorap9232]

I must say. My son loves your recipes very much 😍 so thank you for making things easy for me and him 🙏

[@marniehamilton1225]

Made this tonight as a side with a new chicken recipe but I added capers. It was a hit! Definitely going on our regular menu. 🎉 😋

[@katashley1031]

Ah, capers, what a lovely addition! Always love capers with a lemony recipe. Great suggestion!

[@josimpson7999]

This looks gorgeous - and simple! Even I could make it. Thanks for sharing 👏🏻

[@jimritzojr2301]

This is great. I'm going to make this right now

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I love lemon and garlic pasta and this looks delicious! I was taught never to brown garlic and I have to say I agree with that.

[@lindaxiong2984]

It literally hit the spot! Man… the cheese and cream really makes the sauce taste so amazing!!!

[@JohnKooz]

Thanks for sharing your delightful recipe, Jack! Like so many of your other recipes...I wanna try this one!!

[@cherishiskisa]

i just made this!! first time ever recreating a youtube recipe and i'm so glad it was this one. tasted so fresh, zingy, and lovely! thank you, chef!

[@Maggie-rr8gi]

Looks delicious. I’m trying this

[@danlacasse5814]

Super delicious pasta. My guests now think I'm a 5 star Chef after this wonderful dinner. Thanks so much!

[@trevorlucas4628]

Koi Knife... awesome. I will be getting one soon. Local Adelaide business, just up the road.

[@ChefJackOvens]

You know it! Been with the guys for a few years now. Love the knives and awesome people. Tell them you watch me, they’ll love it 🙌🙏

[@heikekershaw8990]

As a pasta lover I will definitely try this !! 👍👍

[@neilreid9005]

Made this today. It is incredibly good! Thank you so much Chef Owens!!

[@sharonmercer3549]

Your pans are always so clean and shiny. Your recipes you make them look so simple. I cooked this it was really nice. I’ll cook it again.

[@nikip9161]

Deeeelicious. My favorite pasta is a twirling pasta. This is simply great!! The aroma when that lemon juice hit the pan.... Time to enjoy the meal, for sure. ❤👍🌻

[@kimskitchen123]

Wow! Looks perfect! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you!

[@theresahagen3229]

Your presentation is great, quick and clearly explained .

[@JulieGagne-uo6kd]

This looks so good,I will be trying this.Thank You. I'm a lemon lover.

[@richardmeftah2569]

Lemons and pasta. Two of my favourite foods that I've never thought of putting together. What an amazing idea. Thanks a lot for this, I'm off to the shop!

[@Tekukuno]

I made this last night, exceptional. Really delicious with a very light flavour.

[@nagmastergeneral55]

Keeper; saved to my recipe playlist. Much thanks!!!

[@kathyjackson3751]

I made this this morning and it was very enjoyable. Thank you so much

[@ralphathenawing4395]

I tried this last night and it was absolutely amazing.