Pasta al Limone (Creamy Lemon Pasta)
Creamy Lemon Pasta is a bright, comforting dish with a silky sauce infused with fresh lemon. Perfect for date night, busy weeknights, or any special occasion.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10 oz linguine
- 1 cup pasta water
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ tsp black pepper + more for garnish
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup cream
- ¾ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta
- In a skillet on medium high heat add in the butter and once melted add 3 tbsp of lemon zest and the minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes to release some of the flavor and then add in the cream. Stir and then add in the cream and parmesan cheese plus ½ cup of pasta water. Stir vigorously to melt the cheese into the sauce, keep stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked linguine to the pan and toss with tongs to ensure it’s well coated in the sauce. Start by adding in 1 tbsp of lemon juice and toss, taste and add an additional 1 tbsp of lemon juice if you prefer a tarter lemony flavor.
- Serve and garnish portions with additional lemon zest and fresh black pepper.