Creamy Lemon Basil Spaghetti
Creamy Lemon Basil Spaghetti with butter, parmesan, lemon zest and basil; ingredients with quantities and step-by-step instructions from the Instagram video.
Ingredients list
pastaitalianeasylunchdinnerday to dayaffordable<30min
Pasta
spaghetti
Dairy
butter
parmesan cheese
Vegetables
basil
lemon zest
Condiments
olive oil
lemon juice
salt
pepper
Cooking steps
Spaghetti al Limone
Step 1: Boil the Spaghetti
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
- Melt butter with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, salt, and pepper. Let it infuse.
Step 3: Drain the Spaghetti
- Halfway through cooking, drain the spaghetti.
Step 4: Combine and Finish Cooking
- Add a splash of cooking water to the sauce and finish cooking the spaghetti in the pan.
Step 5: Add Cheese
- Turn off the heat and mix in some parmesan cheese until creamy.
Step 6: Serve
- Plate the spaghetti, add a bit of sauce, lemon zest, and a few basil leaves. Enjoy your Spaghetti al Limone!
