PASTA WITH BROWN BUTTER, WHOLE LEMON, AND PARMESAN
Using a sliced whole lemon gives unbeatably fresh aroma from the skin, bitter complexity from the pith, and tart, puckery juice from the flesh. Thin slices soften evenly and ensure that the lemon plays nicely with the pasta, butter, and Parmesan.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Pasta Lemon Butter Parmesan Pepper Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling generously salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions (pasta will finish cooking in the sauce).
- Meanwhile, heat half of the butter in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium until melted. Add lemon slices and cook, stirring often, until softened and bottom of pot is browned in spots, 5-7 minutes. Using tongs, transfer one-third of lemon slices to a plate; set aside.
- Just before pasta is al dente, scoop out 2 cups pasta cooking liquid. Add 1½ cups pasta cooking liquid to butter sauce. (This may seem like a lot of liquid, but it will thicken once the remaining ingredients are added.) Add remaining butter a piece at a time, whisking until each piece is incorporated before adding more, until the sauce is emulsified and creamy.
- Drain pasta and add to sauce. Cook, stirring often and adding 1 oz. Parmesan a little at a time. Once all of the cheese is added, continue to cook, still stirring, until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy and clings to pasta, about 3 minutes. If sauce looks very thick, add more pasta cooking liquid 1-2 Tbsp. at a time to thin (saucier is ideal as it will thicken as it cools). Remove from heat and sprinkle with an almost ridiculous amount of pepper (about 2 tsp.); toss once more.
- Serve pasta topped with reserved lemon rounds and more Parmesan.
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Chanel Meishia
[email protected]This pasta dish is delicious! I love the combination of browned butter, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. It's a great weeknight meal.
costlesscomb 485
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the lemon adds a nice brightness. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Dipen Khatri
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I also like to add a handful of chopped parsley or basil at the end for a pop of color.
lama bimal
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the bright and tangy flavor of the lemon.
Divine Nwachukwu
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I added a bit of garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little extra flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Wali Mohammad maheri
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was heavy and the lemon flavor was a bit too strong. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Kaifa Khanom Gunjona
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.
David victor
[email protected]This pasta dish is so simple, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of browned butter, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. It's a great weeknight meal.
Nadeem g
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice brightness without being overpowering.
Md Sulyman
[email protected]This pasta dish is now a staple in my household! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright and tangy flavor of the lemon.
Mamon mia
[email protected]Made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I served it with grilled shrimp and it was a perfect pairing.
Tanjida Akter
[email protected]This was delicious and easy to make! I used half the amount of butter and it was still plenty rich. I also added a handful of chopped parsley at the end for a pop of color. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Cecelia Mensah
[email protected]Meh. The sauce was a bit too oily for my taste and the lemon flavor was a bit too strong. I think I'll stick to my old pasta recipe.
md Kulsum
[email protected]Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The sauce is so simple to make but it's packed with flavor. I used a whole lemon and it was the perfect amount of tanginess. I'll definitely be making this again.
Areeb Awan
[email protected]This pasta dish was absolutely delightful! The combination of browned butter, lemon, and Parmesan cheese created a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly coated the al dente pasta. I added a bit of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, which balanc