Tagliatelle with Lemon
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.
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
