Pasta Lemon / Pasta al limone

Pasta Lemon, or Pasta al limone, effortlessly transforms into a sophisticated dish despite its simple preparation. This dish holds a special place as one of my daughter’s favorite pasta creations and is a top recommendation for those aiming to impress within a short 15-20 minute cooking window. The magic lies in its straightforward yet utterly delicious composition—a testament to the idea that culinary elegance can often be found in simplicity.

Ingredients:

• 400g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine work well see my Homemade Pasta Recipe here)
• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
• Zest of 1 lemons
• 2 tbsp. of lemon Juice
• 3/4 cup of thickened cream
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Begin the sauce: In a spacious skillet over medium heat, bring the cream and lemon zest to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat and gradually introduce the cold butter, ensuring each portion melts and seamlessly combines into the cream before adding the next.
2. Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in a generously salted pot of water until it reaches the desired al dente texture. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
3. Combine: Mix the sauce with the cooked pasta and the reserved water.
4. Add Parmesan: Start gradually adding the Parmesan cheese, blending it into the sauce and allowing it to combine thoroughly. Continue this process until all the cheese is seamlessly integrated into the sauce.
5. Remove from heat: Once the cheese is fully incorporated, remove the skillet from the heat and add the invigorating touch of lemon juice.
6. Season and serve: Season the dish to your liking with salt and black pepper. Serve and enjoy your delightful pasta lemon!

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