Tagliatelle with Lemon

Name: Tagliatelle with Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces tagliatelle; 4 whole lemons; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 ounces crème fraîche; 4 ounces Parmesan cheese; 1 to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper

A bright and creamy pasta dish featuring fresh tagliatelle tossed in a luxurious sauce of crème fraîche, Parmesan, and fresh lemon. The citrus adds a vibrant touch to this elegant Italian-inspired meal.

4 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•12 ounces tagliatelle
•4 whole lemons
•1 tablespoon olive oil
•6 ounces crème fraîche
•4 ounces Parmesan cheese
•1 to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper

Cooking Instructions

1.
1. Cook the tagliatelle in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
10 min
2.
2. While the pasta is cooking, grate the zest of lemons and squeeze and reserve the juice of 1 lemon.
5 min
3.
3. In a saucepan, warm up the olive oil, add the zest, and cook over low flame for 2 minutes. Add the crème fraîche and bring to a boil; pour in the reserved lemon juice and bring to a boil again.
7 min
4.
4. When the cream starts to thicken, add the Parmesan, season to taste, mix well, and cook for another minute. Add the drained pasta and toss to mix. Serve immediately.
3 min