Citrusy Penne Pasta with Silky Sauce
A quick and easy pasta dish with a citrusy twist, featuring a silky sauce that complements the penne perfectly.
Ingredients
- β1 pound Penne pasta
- β2 tablespoons Butter
- β1/2 cup Silky sauce (or heavy cream)
- β1 tablespoon Citrus zest (orange or lemon)grated
- β2 tablespoons Citrus juice (orange or lemon)
- βto taste Salt
- βto taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 3
Add the silky sauce (or heavy cream) to the skillet and stir to combine with the butter.
- 4
Add the citrus zest and juice to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 5
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Drain the cooked penne pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
- 7
Toss the penne pasta in the sauce until well combined.
- 8
Serve the citrusy penne pasta hot, garnished with additional citrus zest if desired.