Italian 15 min Easy

Spaghetti al Limone

Bright, creamy lemon pasta made with just a few ingredients.

Origin & Story

Spaghetti al limone is a sunny dish from Italy's Amalfi coast, where fragrant lemons meet cheese and olive oil for a fresh, creamy sauce without any cream.

Main Spices & Their Role

Black pepper

Balances the bright lemon.

Ingredients

200g spaghetti
1 lemon (zest and juice)
50g grated parmesan
3 tbsp olive oil
Reserved pasta water
Salt & pepper
Basil

Method

01
Cook the spaghetti until al dente; reserve some water.
02
Whisk lemon zest, juice, olive oil and cheese in a bowl.
03
Add the hot pasta and toss, loosening with pasta water.
04
Keep tossing until creamy and emulsified.
05
Season and finish with basil.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

Already vegetarian — use a vegetarian hard cheese.

Vegan

Swap the parmesan for nutritional yeast and use extra olive oil for creaminess.