Al Limone Recipe
spaghetti, lemon cream sauce, basil, lemon zest
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Lemon Cream Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Making Lemon Cream Sauce
- 2
Prepare the garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
- 3
- 4
Add cream and lemon
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Add Parmesan
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and well combined. Season with black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 6
Combine and serve
Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, add it to the lemon cream sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
