Creamy Lemon Spaghetti

This Creamy Lemon Spaghetti is an easy 20 minute weeknight meal!

Here's what you'll need:

• 1lb spaghetti

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes; halved

• 1 5 oz bag spinach; chopped

• 4 garlic cloves; minced

• 1 shallot; diced

• 1/3 cup vegetable broth

• 2 cups half and half

• 3 lemons; juiced (about 1/3 cup)

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• Pinch of crushed red pepper

• Salt & pepper to taste

 Instructions: 

1. Cook pasta; reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid
2. In a large skillet, Heat 2 olive oil over medium heat
3. Add shallot, cook a few minutes until translucent
4. Add garlic, cook 1 minute
5. Add Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper, pour in broth, simmer for a couple minutes
6. Pour in cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper
7. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, cook for 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens, stir frequently
8. Add in cheese, pasta, spinach and tomatoes
9. Toss to combine
10. Cover with lid, let sit covered for 3-5 minutes until spinach wilts
11. Add in reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick
12. Enjoy!