Description
Pappardelle al Limone is a delightful Italian pasta dish featuring wide, flat noodles tossed in a creamy lemon sauce. This recipe combines the zesty flavors of lemon with the richness of Parmesan cheese for a satisfying and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces fresh pappardelle pasta (or dried)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- zest of 2 lemons
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pappardelle until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter, add lemon zest, then stir in cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra brightness, finish with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil before serving.
- This dish pairs well with grilled seafood or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
