Samantha NicoleFew Italian dishes capture the citrusy sunshine of the country as Pappardelle Pasta al Limone. This is a bright, buttery, cheesy pasta dish that tastes like a restaurant specialty but only takes 20 minutes to make. Pappardelle Pasta al Limone is zesty, creamy, and hearty all at once. You’ll be glowing with a summertime shine when you finish this lemony meal.
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more, to taste, for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lemon
- 8 ounces pappardelle pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, the heavy cream, 1/2 cup of the parmesan, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
Step 3 –Grate the zest from the lemon over the bowl, then slice the lemon in half and squeeze in the juice from one half.
Step 4 –Whisk to combine.
Step 5 –Cook the pappardelle pasta until al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 6 –Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the bowl with the lemon cream mixture.
Step 7 –Top with the butter, then use two forks or a pair of tongs to gently toss the pasta until it is coated with the sauce.
Step 8 –Cover the bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Step 9 –Serve hot, sprinkled with the parsley, the extra grated parmesan, and more of the lemon zest!
