Description
Pappardelle al Limone is a creamy, zesty pasta dish that brings the sunshine of Italy to your table. This delightful recipe features fresh pappardelle enveloped in a rich lemon sauce infused with aromatic garlic and finished with grated Parmesan. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone with its bright flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh pappardelle pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pappardelle and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and cook briefly.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Gradually add lemon juice and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pappardelle into the skillet with the sauce, using tongs to coat evenly.
- Finish: Add grated Parmesan cheese while tossing again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates, garnish with chopped parsley, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg