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Pasta al Limone

Pasta al Limone

This classic Pasta al Limone is pretty much as simple as it gets. You only need a few ingredients to create this delicious and bright Pasta al Limone.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 454 grams Spaghetti
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • zest from 3 lemons
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2-2 cups parmigiano reggiano, finely grated

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt heavily and add in your spaghetti.
  2. In a large pan, melt your butter over low heat. Remove about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and add this in. Add in your lemon juice.
  3. When the pasta is almost al dente, add to the butter lemon sauce mixture.
  4. Toss and add in a bit more pasta water if need be to finish cooking the pasta and to loosen the sauce.
  5. Toss in your cheese and lemon zest, reserving a little of each for garnish
  6. Once the pasta is done remove and serve immediately garnished with extra lemon zest and cheese.