Spaghetti al Limone – 20-Minute Recipe
A bright, citrusy pasta that showcases Amalfi lemons and fresh basil. The silky sauce, made with butter, olive oil, and grated Parmigiano, coats each strand of spaghetti for a simple yet elegant dinner.
Recipe by Chef GR 🇮🇹· Structured by ReelsMeals
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20 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 7 basileaves
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 oz spaghetti
- 0.33 cup parmigiano reggiano
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed pasta water
Instructions
- 1Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti.
- 2While the pasta cooks, heat a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, half of the butter, and a ladle of pasta water.
- 3Stir in the lemon zest, juice of half the lemon, and the basil leaves; cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
- 4When the spaghetti is al dente, transfer it to a bowl and add a splash of pasta water.
- 5Pour the sauce from the pan over the pasta and toss to combine.
- 6Add the remaining cold butter and toss vigorously to emulsify the sauce.
- 7Fold in additional lemon zest, more basil leaves, and the grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
- 8Mix until the sauce is creamy, adding more pasta water as needed for a silky texture.
- 9Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10Plate immediately and enjoy.
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Reserve butter for the end
Keep the remaining cold butter aside and add it after tossing the pasta with the sauce.
Use pasta water gradually
Add pasta water in small splashes while mixing.
Finish with fresh zest and basil
Fold in extra lemon zest and basil leaves right before serving for bright flavor.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti al Limone?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Spaghetti al Limone recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Spaghetti al Limone recipe come from?
- It was shared by Chef GR 🇮🇹 on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.