Description
Pappardelle al Limone is a refreshing Italian pasta dish that perfectly marries creamy textures with zesty lemon flavor. Each bite of these wide noodles delivers a burst of sunshine, making it ideal for both cozy dinners and elegant gatherings. Quick to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, this delightful recipe will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente (about 3-5 minutes for fresh pasta).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Drain pappardelle (reserve some pasta water) and toss in the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg