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Creamy Lemon Thyme Pasta

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 12-15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound dry pasta (of your choice)
  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons oil (extra virgin olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (depending on your taste)
  • Grated cheese (of your choice to top)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook pasta in boiling salted water.

  • Step 2: Warm cheese, lemon juice and oil in large saucepan over low heat; stirring occasionally.

  • Step 3: Add fresh thyme and stir; set aside.

  • Step 4: Drain cooked pasta, reserving 1 cup (or more if needed )cooking water.

  • Step 5: Stir reserved cooking water into cream cheese mixture.

  • Step 6: Add pasta and lemon zest, toss to coat adding more cooking water if necessary.

  • Step 7: Season with salt and pepper if desired; top with a grating of Asiago or Parmesan.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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