Zesty Pasta al Limone Recipe
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup grated parmesan (or more, if desired, for serving)
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, for garnish
Directions
  1. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions, or until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over low-medium heat. Fry the garlic in the butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the cream to the pan along with the lemon zest and juice. Whisk for a minute or so to combine and heat through.
  4. Add the grated parmesan and mix everything together until the sauce is smooth. Season well with black pepper to taste.
  5. Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
  6. Add the spaghetti to the creamy lemon sauce in the pan and mix, adding pasta water as needed until the spaghetti is coated and glossy.
  7. Top with fresh basil, as well as extra black pepper and parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.