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  Pasta with Lemon Sauce - Tagliarini al Limone

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy


6 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh lemon zest (zest of 4 lemons)
1 pound fresh tagliarini (or 1 pound dried)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt. In a 12 to 14-inch sauté pan, heat the butter with the lemon zest over medium heat.

Add the pasta to the water and cook for 2 minutes (if using dried, follow instructions on package). Drain the pasta and add to lemon butter.

Remove from heat and add cheese. Pour into a heated bowl and serve with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    Updated 08 November, 2007 - webmaster Dirk Steine