Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti
- 2 large lemons (zest and juice)
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 100 g Parmesan cheese grated
- 150 ml heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it's al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside. Be sure to reserve about 1/2 cup (120 ml) of pasta cooking water before draining.
Prepare the Lemon Zest and Juice:
- Zest both lemons using a fine grater or zester, being careful to only remove the yellow zest and not the bitter white pith.
- Squeeze the juice from both lemons and strain it to remove any seeds. You should have about 60 ml of lemon juice.
Make the Lemon Cream Sauce:
- In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Add the lemon zest and stir for about 1 minute to infuse the butter with lemon flavor.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook, stirring, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the cooked pasta to the lemon cream sauce.
- Gently toss the pasta to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water to reach your desired consistency.
Finish and Serve:
- Drizzle the freshly squeezed lemon juice over the pasta and give it a final toss.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve the Pasta al Limone hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.Enjoy your delicious Pasta al Limone with its zesty lemon and creamy sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Pasta al limone
Amount per Serving
Calories
825
% Daily Value*
Fat
56
g
86
%
Saturated Fat
28
g
175
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
21
g
Cholesterol
113
mg
38
%
Sodium
419
mg
18
%
Potassium
307
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
63
g
21
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
1386
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
357
mg
36
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.