Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta Sauce (Pasta al Limone)
Ingredients
- 300 g linguine or spaghetti
10.5 oz
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 40 g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons
- 6 garlic cloves
finely sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 50 g grated Parmesan
1/2 cup
- A handful freshly chopped parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta al dente in salted water according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven and melt the butter in it over low-medium heat.
- 3
Stir in the garlic and red chilli flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic changes its colour, careful not to burn it.
- 4
Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well with a pair of kitchen tongs to cover it in the butter sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if it looks too thick.
- 5
Stir in the lemon zest and juice, then add the Parmesan and toss well to combine.
- 6
Add the chopped parsley, season to taste and serve immediately, topped with additioanl grated cheese and lemon zest if you like.
Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta Sauce (Pasta al Limone)
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, flavorful pasta dish that comes together in a flash? This Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta Sauce, or classic Pasta al Limone, is your perfect answer for a quick, delicious lunch, even on your busiest days. What makes this dish truly shine is its ingenious balance of bright lemon, rich unsalted butter, and aromatic garlic, all coming together to create a naturally creamy sauce without any heavy cream. It’s a testament to how simple, quality ingredients, like fresh lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and Parmesan, can yield extraordinary flavor, proving you don't need a long ingredient list or complex techniques for a deeply satisfying meal. Prepare for a delightful interplay of zesty and savory notes that will truly awaken your palate. Each forkful of linguine or spaghetti delivers a burst of fresh lemon, beautifully complemented by the warming, deep flavors of finely sliced garlic and a subtle, pleasant kick from red chilli flakes. The sauce, while light and vibrant, coats the pasta gorgeously, offering a silky, naturally creamy texture thanks to the combination of melted butter and finely grated Parmesan cheese. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a herbaceous finish, rounding out a dish that is both comforting and incredibly refreshing. This Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta promises a truly satisfying and naturally creamy experience, perfect for those who appreciate robust flavors in a speedy preparation. This versatile pasta dish is easy to adapt to your pantry and preferences. For a milder touch, you can easily reduce the red chilli flakes or omit them entirely. If you're looking for an alternative to Parmesan, any hard Italian cheese will work beautifully, and for vegetarian diets, a veggie hard Italian cheese is an excellent choice. Feel free to experiment with different long pasta shapes if linguine or spaghetti aren't on hand. This bright and comforting Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta is ideal for a speedy weeknight dinner, a quick yet impressive lunch, or even a light spring or summer meal when you desire something both satisfying and fresh. Serve it simply, perhaps with a crisp green salad, to let the vibrant pasta flavors truly be the star of your plate.