Spaghetti Al Limone Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Al Limone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teasoon pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons finely grated shallots; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 ounce parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb spaghetti
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teasoon pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons finely grated shallots
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 ounce parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

1
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large dutch oven. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 3/4 cups cooking water, drain pasta into colander and set aside.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the now-empty pan and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallot and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk 1 1/2 cups of reserved past cooking water and cream into pot; bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove pot from heat, return pasta and stir until coated. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, the lemon zest, juice, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3
Cover and let pasta stand 2 minutes, tossing frequently and adjusting consistency with remaining 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, if necessary. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, drizzling individual portions with oil and sprinkling with cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teasoon pepper, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Al Limone falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti Al Limone

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