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Quick & Easy Pasta al Limone
15 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
580 kcalCalories
22 gProtein
55 gCarbs
30 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Quick & Easy Pasta al Limone

80% authentic · Italian-inspired

A simplified version of Pasta al Limone, perfect for a weeknight meal, using fewer ingredients but still delivering a bright, zesty flavor.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Linguine350g
  • Unsalted Butter85g
  • Parmesan Cheese, finely grated80g
  • Lemon, juiced1 large
  • Saltto taste
  • Black Pepperto taste
  • Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)1 tbsp
  • Waterfor cooking pasta

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    In the same pot (drained), melt butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add the drained linguine to the pot. Toss well to coat. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until a light sauce forms.

  4. 4

    Stir in the remaining Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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