Description
Pappardelle al Limone is a delightful Italian dish that balances creamy richness with zesty lemon brightness. This quick-to-make recipe features thick ribbons of pappardelle pasta enveloped in a luscious lemon sauce, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Bursting with flavor and elegantly presented, this dish is sure to impress your guests and bring warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pappardelle and cook until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice without boiling.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pappardelle into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Fold in basil.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with extra cheese and basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg