Bucatini a la Limone Recipe

Name: Bucatini a la Limone Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound dried bucatini; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1¼ cups heavy cream; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving; 2 cups freshly grated Grana Padano (about an 8-ounce piece), plus more for serving; Handful chive blossoms or another edible herbaceous flower, such as arugula

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

Bucatini a la Limone is an elegant alternative to the more well-known Cacio e Pepe. It is equally decadent, creamy and delicious. The addition of lemon gives it a fresh edge.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:37:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories4413.2 kcal (221%)

Total Fat264.7 g (378%)

Carbs359.6 g (138%)

Sugars23.7 g (26%)

Protein150.6 g (301%)

Sodium4017.4 mg (201%)

Fiber16.4 g (58%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

kosher salt

1 pounddried bucatini

8 tablespoonsunsalted butter

1 ¼ cupsheavy cream

1lemon

zested and juiced

1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

plus more for serving

8 ounceGrana Padano

freshly grated, plus more for serving

chive blossoms

or another edible herbaceous flower, such as arugula

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package instructions, undercooking by 2 minutes to keep it very al dente.

Step 2

Prepare the sauce while the pasta cooks. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly pour in heavy cream, constantly whisking until the sauce emulsifies and comes to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and black pepper, seasoning with a pinch of salt.

Step 3

Drain pasta, reserving about 1½ cups pasta water. Add hot pasta and ¾ cups pasta water to the sauce, stirring constantly. Slowly add grated cheese to the sauce, stirring as it melts and coats the pasta. Add lemon juice and enough of the remaining pasta water to create a glossy smooth, creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Serve immediately with additional grated cheese, remaining lemon zest, a bit more pepper and a sprinkling of chive blossoms.

Step 4

It helps to use tongs while stirring as it allows for a tossing/stirring motion in one.