Linguine al Limone Pasta
Serves 8
This is a bright, simple, and elegant pasta which can be enjoyed on its own or paired with seared fish or chicken.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest (from 2 to 4 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (plus more for topping)
- 1 pound linguine
Optional Ingredients
- Grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a large, deep sauté pan over medium heat, stir butter with lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper until butter melts. Remove from heat.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Remove 1/2 cup cooking water and reserve.
- Drain pasta and add to lemon-butter in sauté pan. Return to medium heat and toss for a few seconds, adding reserved water as needed. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately topped with remaining lemon zest and, if desired, grated parmesan.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 8 servings)- Calories: 320
- Fat: 0.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 30.0 mg
- Sodium: 250.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.0 g
- Fiber: 0.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 0.0 g
- Protein: 7.0 g