Pasta al Limone is a classic Italian pasta dish for which there are many “authentic” recipes. The origin of pasta al limone is controversial, but it is particularly popular in southern Italy and Sicily, regions known for their lemon harvest. A tantalizing testament to the principle of “less is more,” lemon pasta is outstanding and sensational for its simplicity. Each bite delights more than the last: this pasta is simply delicious and it's puzzling how good something so simple, made with so few ingredients, can taste.
Delicious lemon pasta recipe: lemon spaghetti for dinner
This Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta is the quickest and most delicious side dish or dinner to try any day of the week. This Pasta al Limone, as it is called in Italian, is bursting with lemon flavor and is garlicky and naturally creamy at the same time. If you are looking for a recipe for lemon pasta without cream, this is itone of the best recipes. Pasta al Limone doesn't need any cream, because this lemon cream sauce is made naturally from starch. You only need a handful of ingredients. This is our favorite recipefor a delicious pasta dish!
Ingredients for 6 servings:
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 500 g Spaghetti
- 250 g Butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- Zest and juice of 2 large lemons
- 70g Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
- 500ml reserved pasta cooking water, divided
- 1 lemon to garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley or fresh basil for serving
Preparation:
Cook pasta:
- Add 2 tablespoons salt to a large pot of boiling water. Add the spaghetti and cook in a large pot of salted water until tender.
