Creamy Lemon Gruyere Pasta

This creamy lemon Gruyère pasta is so full of flavour that you'll find yourself craving it time and again. It's also extremely easy to make, so you can have a restaurant-quality vegetarian meal on your table in 20 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 250 g (8.8 oz) pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoon plain flour
• 400 ml (13.5 fl oz) vegetable stock
• 100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach
• 125 g (4.4 oz) Gruyere cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta in salted water according to...: Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the package and reserve a cup of water before draining.
2. 2In a large pan, heat the olive oil,...: In a large pan, heat the olive oil, then add the butter and allow it to melt. When the butter is foaming, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds on medium heat until fragrant.
3. 3Next, add the lemon zest and cook for...: Next, add the lemon zest and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring often. Pour the lemon juice and continue to cook, stirring, until half evaporated.
4. 4Add the flour and stir to combine. Stir...: Add the flour and stir to combine. Stir continuously (or use a whisk) until you obtain a thick paste.
5. 5Start adding the stock. Do it gradually, stirring...: Start adding the stock. Do it gradually, stirring or whisking continuously until you have a thick sauce. Add the spinach and continue to cook for 1 minute.
6. 6Add half of the cheese and stir to...: Add half of the cheese and stir to combine. When the cheese has melted, add the rest and stir to combine. Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and toss it well to combine. Stir in the parsley, season to taste and serve immediately, with some extra lemon zest on top if you like.