Pasta Limone

Name: Pasta Limone
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti or linguine; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large lemon; 1 cup reserved pasta water; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:12min

This pasta limone recipe creates a silky, emulsified lemon sauce using just pasta, butter, Parmesan, and lemon. The key is using starchy pasta water to bind the ingredients into a glossy, restaurant-quality sauce without any cream. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special.

Updated at: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:47:08 GMT