"Classic lemon pasta (otherwise known as “pasta al limone” in Italian) is one of my favorite dishes of Southern Italy. Lemon-scented cream sauce – that’s silky, peppery, and bursting with cheesy parmigiano goodness – coats each piece of pasta. It’s a true Italian masterpiece and an ode to my trip to the Amalfi Coast! Not to mention it’s such an easy dinner!"
Creamy Lemon Pasta
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Take a trip to Southern Italy with this classic, easy-to-make lemon pasta dish. The silky, peppery lemon-scented cream sauce, bursting with Parmigiano goodness, coats each pasta perfectly. A true Italian masterpiece that will make a delicious dinner.
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, packed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Method
Step 1
In a large skillet, add butter, lemon juice and zest over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, let the butter melt and simmer for 20 seconds. Pour in the cream, black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir.
Step 2
Over medium/low heat, bring the cream mixture to a very gentle simmer. Once simmering, start boiling your pasta. Let the cream mixture thicken and reduce by about one-third while your pasta is boiling. Stir often. Cream mixture will reduce by one-third in about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Drain pasta and use tongs to toss pasta into the cream mixture over low heat. Add parmesan cheese and toss.
Step 4
Plate with more black pepper, cheese, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.