Lemon Pasta
One of our favorite weeknight dinners...Lemon Pasta! Not only is it quick and easy, but I made it from just ONE bag of groceries from @target! I know you’re going to love it, too 🍋 Save the recipe from my new cookbook, #ItsNotComplicated, and cook along step-by-step with me on the @foodnetworkkitchen app!
Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound (455 g) Spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons (115 g) Unsalted butter
- 4 Lemons, zested and 2 juiced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Directions
- Bring a large pot of aggressively salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook for 1 to 2 minutes less than the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and reserve ¾ cup (180 ml) of the pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the lemon zest and juice. Add ½ cup (120 ml) of the pasta water and bring to a low simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in the cream and the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) pasta water if it is dry. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve with freshly ground black pepper and more Parmesan.
