Pasta al Limone
Straight from Italy, this pasta dish has a bright creamy citrus flavour that is delicious alongside grilled chicken or pork, steamed spinach or broccoli and a green summer salad.
- Course Side Dishes
- Prep. Time 15 mins
- Cooking Time 15 mins
- Yields 6 servings
Preparation
What You Need
Garnish:
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add lemon zest. When it begins to sizzle, add brandy or white wine. When brandy has evaporated, add cream and lemon juice; stirring for two minutes or until it comes to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
Place fresh pasta into boiling water; cook according to package directions or until desired doneness. Drain.
Add pasta to lemon sauce in pan; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, toss lightly. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Tips
Wash and dry lemon; grate the rind with zester or remove the rind taking care to take only the yellow of the rind as the white tends to be bitter, chop superfine.
View the comments for this recipe and share one of your own!Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 425 CaloriesProtein: 13 g
Carbohydrate: 44 g
Fat: 22 g
Fibre: 2 g
Sodium: 219 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient (% DV)*
Calcium:
15 %
/
160 mg
Folate:
50 %
Thiamin:
28 %
Vitamin A:
22 %
Riboflavin:
21 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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