Lemon Pasta with Grana Padano

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.

Author

Affetto Italiano

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Lunch

Cuisine

Italian

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

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
2. Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
3. In a bowl, mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and Grana Padano
4. Add the hot pasta and a little pasta water, stirring until creamy.
5. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
6. Serve immediately with extra lemon zest if desired.