PASTA AL LIMONE
Pasta al limone is a simple, sublime classic Italian recipe made with just pasta noodles, lemon, Parmesan, butter, and black pepper. Fast, easy and perfect!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil-use an amount of water so that the pasta is more crowded in the water than it typically would be (see photo in blog post above). Cook the noodles until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- When the pasta is nearly done cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. If the garlic is done cooking before the pasta is ready, remove the pan from the heat so the garlic doesn't burn.
- IMMEDIATELY (as soon as the pasta is drained) add the hot pasta to the skillet with the garlic. Pour in 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Increase the heat to medium-high, then with a pair of tongs, toss to coat. Continue cooking and tossing constantly, until the sauce turns shiny and coats the noodles-it will take a minute or so. The pasta will be coated in a shiny, silky sauce. If the pasta becomes too tight at any point, splash in a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water (add the water slowly so that the pasta doesn't become watery).
- Zest the lemon over the top. Cut the lemon into quarters, then squeeze in the lemon juice. Sprinkle on the Parmesan. Toss again to combine. The cheese might be a bit clumpy at first, but just keep tossing, adding the tiniest splashes of pasta water only as needed. Add a good pinch of salt and several generous grinds of black pepper. Toss again. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving plates and top each serving with a sprinkle of extra Parm and a bit more black pepper. Enjoy hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
LEMON PASTA
This recipe is sponsored by Target. A few years ago, we were in Florida visiting Ryan's parents on his birthday. I asked him what he wanted for dinner and he said, "lemon pasta." I had never made him lemon pasta before, so I wasn't quite sure where that came from, but it was his birthday, so I got working on it. All of us fell in love with this recipe, and it's become a part of our regular rotation.
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of aggressively salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the farfalle and cook for 1 to 2 minutes less than the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and reserve 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) of the pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the lemon zest and juice. Add 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of the pasta water and bring to a low simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in the cream and the remaining 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pasta water if it is dry. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve with freshly ground black pepper and more Parmesan.
LEMON SPAGHETTI
This recipe came from Giada de Laurentis on the Food Network. I saw her make this and I was amazed at how simple it was! It's like being a gourmet cook yet fooling everyone--!!! Tastes so light and fresh, but yet so satisfying for those pasta cravings we sometimes get! Very Italian...Yum!
Provided by Stacky5
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions (until al-dente') Stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and add the reserved cooking liquid and toss again. (Adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten.).
- Season with the salt & pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.2, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 844.5, Carbohydrate 88.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 4, Protein 21.6
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