Chef Adam Leonti's spaghetti al limone offers a simple yet romantic dish perfect for date nights. It begins with browning butter and garlic, infusing the sauce with a sweet nutty aroma. Fresh lemon juice and zest elevate the flavor profile, while Parmigiano-Reggiano provides a delicious creaminess. The dish emphasizes the importance of timing and technique, particularly the cooking of spaghetti to al dente, and finishing the dish with reserved pasta water to create a smooth sauce. Quick and flavorful, it’s a tempting option for intimate dinners.
This spaghetti al limone is for lovers. Start the sauce by browning butter with crushed garlic—just until it smells like sweet hazelnuts—then add lots of lemon juice and zest.
Cook the pasta until al dente, approximately 9 minutes. When the pasta has been cooked, remove from the water with tongs, reserving the cooking water, and place the spaghetti in the reserved limone-butter pan.
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