Spaghetti Limone
Spaghetti Limone is a buttery, lemony pasta dish drizzled with olive oil and topped with plenty of parmesan cheese that is on the table in just a few minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 lemon, juiced (approximately 3 tablespoons)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- olive oil, for drizzling
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, quartered for squeezing over finished dish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil.
- Add noodles and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
- Drain noodles and reserve ¼ cup of pasta water. Set the cooked noodles aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add ¼ cup pasta water, lemon juice, and 4 tablespoons of the butter.
- Once butter is melted, add the cooked noodles and toss to coat.
- Add ½ teaspoon salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Once the butter has melted, divide noodles into warmed bowls.
- Top each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lemon per bowl. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal