Classic lemon pasta recipe, otherwise known as “pasta al limone” in Italian, is one of the favorite dishes of Southern Italy. Lemon-scented cream sauce that’s silky, peppery, and bursting with cheesy parmigiano goodness coats each piece of pasta in a lemon pasta recipe.
Lemon pasta recipe is a true Italian masterpiece.This simple Lemon Pasta recipe is Loaded with vibrant citrus and salty parmesan and butter.
The original lemon pasta recipe went viral from TikToker @TheShay Spence, who made Frank Prisinzano’s famous recipe from his NYC restaurant, Lil’ Frankie’s. But in the last few days, creator @EmilyMeriko has prompted lemon pasta recipes to be popular again.
Lemon pasta recipe starts by bringing water to boil and season with sea salt. Cook pasta until translucent, turn off heat, and do not strain.
While the pasta is cooking, grate the Parmesan cheese for lemon pasta recipe into cheese dust by grating in a circular motion using a grater. Set aside.
Use tongs to transfer the pasta used in the lemon pasta recipe from the water to a clean pot, do not turn on the heat.
Clean the lemons for making lemon pasta recipe and juice them, discarding seeds.
Add the lemon juice along with the lemon halves and the butter into the pot with the pasta and stir vigorously to melt the butter.
Add ladles of pasta water to build the lemon pasta recipes sauce to a desired consistency.
Plate lemon pasta recipe on a hot plate and pour a little extra sauce over the top and finish with a handful of Parmesan cheese.
Serving Size 2
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.