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Spaghetti al Limone

Spaghetti in a bright, silky sauce of lemon, butter and Parmesan. Ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta.

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
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Spaghetti al Limone
Photo: Mahz Alam on Unsplash

This Amalfi coast favourite is all about balance. The pasta water helps the butter and cheese form a creamy sauce.

Use unwaxed lemons as you need the zest.

Spaghetti al Limone

17 min total · approx. 540 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Servings 4

Method

  1. Cook the pasta, keeping a mugful of water.
  2. Melt the butter with the zest in a large pan.
  3. Add the pasta, lemon juice and a splash of water. Toss well.
  4. Add the Parmesan gradually, tossing until creamy. Season with pepper and add basil.
Cook's noteAdd a little cream for a richer version.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.