Katie Lee makes simple pasta elegant and delicious with zesty lemon, cheesy Parmesan and fresh black pepper.
A few years ago, we were in Florida visiting Ryan’s parents on his birthday. I asked him what he wanted for dinner and he said, “lemon pasta.” I had never made him lemon pasta before, so I wasn’t quite sure where that came from, but it was his birthday, so I got working on it. All of us fell in love with this recipe, and it’s become a part of our regular rotation.
Directions
- Bring a large pot of aggressively salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the farfalle and cook for 1 to 2 minutes less than the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and reserve 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) 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 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of the pasta water and bring to a low simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cream to the pan, whisking constantly to prevent it from breaking. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add the remaining 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pasta water if it is dry. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve with freshly ground black pepper and more Parmesan.
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound (455 grams) farfalle, such as Good & Gather™ Farfalle
- 4 tablespoons (115 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 lemons, zested and 2 juiced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, from a wedge, such as Good & Gather™ Parmesan Cheese Wedge
Pair It with this!
Sauvignon Blanc
We’ve been in pursuit of a delicious South African wine for an eternity. Persistence paid off, as this little gem from the Western Cape emerged from the wild. Platinum in hue, this zesty Sauvignon Blanc seduces with bright aromas and flavors of fresh peach, grapefruit, and orange blossom – distinct flavors that evoke its coastal origin. It will have your taste buds on safari at first sip.