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Welcome to Food of the World - Italy! I'm sorry that I am late to the party, but I am having some major cyber attack issues. My site has been down for quite some time, while some horrible people try to gain control of it. Well I am disinclined to acquiesce to their request....so go away evil cyber bully!! Can you guess the movie reference? Okay, let's talk about this Spaghetti al Limone.....
It is light, and tangy, and not what you would usually expect when someone suggests making Italian food. I assure you, that it is indeed a Classic Italian dish...but done my way. 😉
How to make Spaghetti al Limone:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
In a large skillet, heat cream, lemon juice, lemon zest and olive oil over low heat. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and basil.
Toss together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add cooking water as needed to thin sauce and coat the pasta.
Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
There are several versions of this dish floating around the internet, mostly from celebrity chefs. I simplified it and of course used canned coconut milk in place of the heavy cream. I wanted it to remain light and simple, and still highlight the lemon. Yes, it was difficult for me to make a pasta dish that does not contain garlic!!
Why are there no step-by-step photos you ask? Because I accidental pressed the menu button while taking the photos and somehow managed to delete EVERYTHING! This is not my week! 😉
More easy and delicious pasta recipes:
Enjoy!!
Spaghetti al Limone
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup coconut milk in a can (or heavy cream)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 pound spaghetti cooked
- sea salt & fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
- In a large skillet, heat cream, lemon juice, lemon zest and olive oil over low heat. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and basil.
- Toss together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add cooking water as needed to thin sauce and coat the pasta.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
Leslie says
I love anything pasta & this looks delish.
Kim says
I could probably eat this dish every day and be 100% happy!!!
Bummer on the cyber problems - I don't understand why people feel the need to do that.
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Kim! 🙂 I will never understand what these fools get out of tormenting us bloggers! One way or another, I will beat them. 🙂
Catherine says
Dear Lisa, This looks delicious and sounds heavenly with the coconut milk. I know I would thoroughly enjoy a plate of this...right up my alley! Blessings, Catherine xo
Lisa Johnson says
I'm sure you would love it Catherine! Thank you so much for stopping by. 🙂
Diane Balch says
I can't wait to try this with coconut milk. I think it will really give it an interesting twist.
Lisa Johnson says
Luckily the coconut flavor is very subtle. I don't have a choice, so I don't even notice it anymore! 😉
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Italian food is my favorite!! I would have a hard time not using garlic too, but this pasta looks delicious!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Elizabeth! I hope you find some new recipes to try. 🙂
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
Oh my goodness. Your photos are stunning. Your dish is calling out to me. I love this theme linky party that you create. Way to go.
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Marlene, and thank you for joining us!! I'm really excited to check out all of the recipes. 🙂
Jen says
This recipe sounds amazing and the pictures that did make it are absolutely stunning. I love the one with the fork standing in the pasta! Thanks for hosting this super cool link up up too!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Jen! To be honest, I stole the standing fork idea from a friend. 🙂 Thanks for joining us!!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
This looks amazing, Lisa! I want this for breakfast now. lol Pinned! xo
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Claire - come on over...anytime! 🙂
Kari@SourdoughNative says
Hi Lisa, newest follower here. I love Lemon Spaghetti!!
Stay warm friend...
Hugs-Kari/SourdoughNative
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Kari, I am trying to stay warm!! Now it just needs to stop snowing! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Miz Helen says
Hi Lisa,
Your photo's are just awesome, and your Spaghetti Al Limone looks so inviting. I just love simple dishes like this. Thanks so much for sharing and hope you are having a great day!
Miz Helen
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Miz Helen!! I can't wait to check out your Tiramisu Parfait. 🙂
Anyonita says
Holy spaghetti, Batman! That Spaghetti al Limone looks fantastic, Lisa! 🙂 I'm so happy to be co-hosting with you! This has gone on the menu for next week; I can't wait to make it. Pinned! Oh & good luck with the site stuff!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Anyonita. 🙂 I'm really excited about the party, I'm sure we will all have a lot of fun with it!!
shey says
i prefer to make Spaghetti when i am really lazy to cook .
This coconut milk version is good .
Must have been mild and rich with all the goodness of coconut milk .
Happy to co-host the party with you
Lisa Johnson says
It was quite simple to make, and delicious Shey. I am very excited to be co-hosting this party, I'm sure we will all have a lot of fun! 🙂
Jodee Weiland says
This looks wonderful, Lisa! I love lemon and pasta, so it's a natural. Love it!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Jodee. I love everything lemon! 🙂
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Your photos are amazing, Lisa! Really beautiful. The coconut milk is an interesting addition that surely makes it extra rich and creamy. What is going on with your site being down?! I hope everything is resolved now. Have a good weekend!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Andi!! I still have rogue bots getting in and crashing it, hopefully we get to the bottom soon...before I lose my mind! 🙂
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
These are fun.. love the theme this month! I could seriously live off pasta daily!
Lisa Johnson says
I know, I just realized how many pasta recipes I already have! Thanks so much Gloria. 🙂
Laura@baking in pyjamas says
Sounds delicious. Thanks for linking up at Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again this weekend!
Mireya Merritt says
It's my 1st time posting in the Around the World event. I'l' be back next month with something Irish.
Thanks for hosting!
Lisa Johnson says
Awesome, thank you so much for joining us Mireya! I am already excited to see what everyone links up next month. 🙂
Julie says
This does look like such a light dish, Lisa! And our family is really into lemon right now. A must try for us!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
What a beautiful plate of pasta! I love the simple delicious flavors in this!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I love easy meals - and my husband could eat pasta in one form or another every single day! Pinning and stumbling!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
This actually reminds me of pasta I had in Italy. Pinning immediately!