Best 11 Lemon Alfredo Recipes

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Lemon Alfredo is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines the tangy zest of lemon with the richness of Alfredo sauce. Made with simple ingredients like butter, cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, this classic Italian dish is sure to please the entire family. The bright lemon flavor adds a refreshing twist to the traditional Alfredo sauce, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, Lemon Alfredo is the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA ALFREDO WITH LEMON AND ASPARAGUS



Pasta Alfredo with Lemon and Asparagus image

This simple one-pot pasta features fresh asparagus and is as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat. Serve smaller portions of this creamy pasta as a first course, or make it a luxurious main dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1 1/4 cups), plus more for serving
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus more for serving (optional), and 1 tablespoon fresh juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces linguine
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, cheese, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to combine.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Add asparagus; cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes more. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain.
  • Return pasta and asparagus to pot along with egg mixture. Toss until well combined, adding a few tablespoons of pasta water at a time until sauce coats pasta. Add lemon juice; season to taste. Serve immediately, with more cheese, pepper, and lemon zest.

LEMON SHRIMP ALFREDO



Lemon Shrimp Alfredo image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 tablespoons salted butter
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
Zest of 3 lemons plus lemon wedges, for serving
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. When the oil is hot and the butter has melted, add the shrimp and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink in color and cooked, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Quickly remove them from the skillet.
  • Add the remaining 10 tablespoons butter and the cream to the same skillet. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, reducing the heat as needed, making sure it doesn't boil. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, the lemon zest and garlic. Return the shrimp to the skillet and coat in the sauce, then add the parsley and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and more parsley, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve straight from the skillet.

BAKED ALFREDO PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND LEMON



Baked Alfredo Pasta With Broccoli Rabe and Lemon image

One of the great things about baked pastas is that you can get two different textures in one dish. Take the typical pasta Alfredo that's prepared in a skillet: It's delightfully creamy and lush, but the same, bite after bite. But add a green vegetable to that Alfredo pasta, pile it into a dish, top it with melty cheese and a crunchy bread crumbs, then bake it, and you get a vegetarian dinner that's got it all. If broccoli rabe isn't your thing, you can substitute cut asparagus or broccoli florets.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 cups finely grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
Black pepper
1 pound casarecce, cavatappi or other small tubed or curly pasta
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup heavy cream
1 small garlic clove, grated
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Place the butter in a 9-by-13-inch/3-quart pan or baking dish and transfer it to the oven to melt while the oven heats; remove it from the oven once it's melted.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the panko, 1/4 cup Parmesan and the lemon zest. Add 1 tablespoon of the melted butter from the baking pan, stir until the panko is moistened with butter, then season with salt and pepper.
  • When the water's boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest. During the last minute of cooking, add the broccoli rabe. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli rabe.
  • Whisk the cream, garlic and pasta water into the melted butter in the baking dish until smooth. Add the remaining Parmesan in large handfuls, vigorously whisking until smooth and combined. Add the pasta, broccoli rabe and half the mozzarella. Taste, and season well with salt and pepper. Stir until very combined.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella, then sprinkle evenly with the panko mixture. Bake until the mozzarella has melted and the panko is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

LEMON GARLIC ALFREDO SAUCE



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To ensure perfect Alfredo make sure you use freshly grated cheeses. The canned stuff may seize and ruin the dish. Also, when adding cheese to any sauce (or soup) you need to make sure the temperature of the sauce is not higher then 180 degrees. When adding cheeses at temperatures over 180 degrees the cheese will actually go through a separation process rather than a melting process (cheeses like to melt slowly at lower temps) and results in a less than smooth end product. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

zest from 1 fresh lemon
2 lemons, juice of, fresh
1/4 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup romano cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Zest a lemon using a zester or a fine grater; set aside.
  • Juice two lemons with a citrus reamer or juicer; set aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan, melt butter and add the garlic with cream and boil until the cream is reduced by half.
  • Add fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Stir in parmesan and Romano cheese for 1-2 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper and salt to taste.

LEMON AND PEA ALFREDO



Lemon and Pea Alfredo image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound fusilli con buco pasta, such as Rustichella d'Abruzzo or Setaro
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 cup mascarpone, at room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, ground

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just short of al dente, 10 or 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the hot skillet. When the butter is melted, add the garlic; cook, stirring often, until soft and fragrant. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then reduce the heat to low.
  • When the pasta is ready, lift it out of the water and add it directly to the sauce; reserve the pasta water. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the pasta and stir to combine. Return the heat to medium, add the mascarpone, lemon zest and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss well. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, another minute or two, adding pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  • Add the peas and lemon juice; toss well to combine. Add more pasta water as needed to reach the desired sauce consistency (you will most likely use about 1 1/2 cups pasta water in all).
  • Sprinkle with the pink pepper and additional Parmesan, if desired.

LEMON BASIL ALFREDO SAUCE



Lemon Basil Alfredo Sauce image

This creamy sauce draws on Northern Italian ideas for a summer pasta. Experiment to get the taste you want! Great on chicken. Use your favorite noodle that holds sauce.

Provided by JaneRW

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) package egg noodles
1 lemon, zested
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup grated Romano cheese
¼ cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until simmering, about 1 minute. Add heavy cream. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil; simmer, stirring occasionally, until Alfredo sauce is reduced by half, about 20 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk lemon zest and juice into the Alfredo sauce to avoid curdling. Stir in Parmesan, ricotta, and Romano cheeses until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in basil, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Pour the Alfredo sauce over the egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 262.4 mg, Fat 67.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 41.2 g, Sodium 660.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

LEMON CHICKEN ALFREDO SAUCE



Lemon Chicken Alfredo Sauce image

Creamy chicken and Alfredo sauce with a lemon twist. Serve over noodles.

Provided by Ryan Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, chopped
¼ medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 small lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt to taste
½ (10 ounce) package frozen peas, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute chicken breasts with onion and garlic powder until browned and no longer pink in the centers, turning as needed, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, basil, lemon juice, rosemary, and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally so sauce doesn't burn, for 15 minutes. Add peas and simmer for 15 minutes more. Add extra milk to thin sauce if it gets too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 96.3 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 286.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES IN GARLIC LEMON ALFREDO SAUCE



Slow Cooker Chicken and Artichokes in Garlic Lemon Alfredo Sauce image

I was looking for a comfort food that I did not have to attend to while my family was skiing. The lemon gives this dish a fresh twist. I served this over pasta and sprinkled with grated cheese.

Provided by jenvs1

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
¾ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
2 tablespoons cold water
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Stir Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, lemon zest, and chicken broth together in the crock of a slow cooker until smooth. Place quick-mixing flour and water into a small jar with a lid and shake to combine; stir into sauce mixture.
  • Place artichoke hearts and chicken breasts into slow cooker and cover with sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 4 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 104.7 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1626.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

LEMON ALFREDO



Lemon Alfredo image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 minced shallot in a skillet with 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until golden, 3 minutes. Whisk 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, 1 egg yolk and 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest in a bowl; reduce the heat to low and whisk into the skillet along with 1/3 cup grated pecorino. Whisk until slightly thickened, 2 minutes. Season with salt and plenty of pepper. Toss with 12 ounces cooked fettuccine and some pasta-cooking water. Top with more pecorino.

LEMON CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO



Lemon Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo image

Rotini, chunks of chicken and broccoli florets are tossed in a creamy, lemony Alfredo sauce for a brightly flavored and quick weeknight meal.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini
Olive oil cooking spray
1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar Ragu® Classic Alfredo Sauce
1 ½ lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli florets and rotini according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Spray both sides of chicken with olive oil and evenly sprinkle with lemon pepper chicken.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken in skillet until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side (instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet; cut into cubes and keep warm.
  • Wipe out skillet and return it to stove. Stir together Ragu® Classic Alfredo sauce, lemon zest, and lemon juice in skillet. Heat over medium-low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Add pasta, broccoli, and chicken to skillet, and stir to combine. Cook until heated through.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.3 calories, Carbohydrate 95.7 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 764.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO image

Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 4.9 oz. package Farmhouse® Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/3 cups water
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Mix lemon pepper, salt and oil together. Coat chicken breasts with mixture. Heat grill or preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add green onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water, milk, pasta and contents of seasoning packet and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low boil. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender. Grill/Bake chicken while pasta is cooking. When pasta is done, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes for sauce to thicken before serving. Place pasta on serving platter. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used, but it will not have the same bright, citrusy taste.
  • If you don't have white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • To make a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • This recipe is also delicious with other types of pasta, such as fettuccine, linguine, or penne.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Lemon Alfredo is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The creamy, tangy sauce is delicious served over pasta, rice, or vegetables. Give this recipe a try the next time you are looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

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