Lemon Pasta with Grana Padano
Affetto Italiano
2
10 minutes
12 minutes
Italian
Lunch
Lemon Pasta with Grana Padano, known in Italy as Pasta al Limone con Grana Padano, is a fresh and elegant dish that highlights the beauty of simple Italian ingredients. The brightness of unwaxed lemon zest and juice combines with finely grated Grana Padano and extra virgin olive oil to create a naturally creamy sauce without cream. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and flavourful pasta is perfect for a quick lunch or an easy weeknight dinner inspired by authentic Italian cooking.
Ingredients
200gr Pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
Zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
Juice of half a lemon
40gr Grana Padano (shop here), finely grated
2 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil (shop here)
Salt
Directions
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
In a bowl, mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and Grana Padano
Add the hot pasta and a little pasta water, stirring until creamy.
Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
Serve immediately with extra lemon zest if desired.
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