Lemon Linguine

(from SallyV’s recipe box)

Nigella made this on Good Morning America several years ago. This is a half recipe.

Source: Nigella Lawson

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. linguine
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/3 C. heavy cream
  • 1/4 C. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 lemon zest and juice, plus more juice as needed
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 T. unsalted butter
  • 1 T. chopped parsley leaves

Directions

  1. Cook pasta to al dente in well-salted water per package instructions. Reserve some pasta water.

  2. In a bowl, add the yolk, cream, Parmesan, zest and juice of the lemon, salt and good grind of pepper, and beat with a fork. Taste. If you want it more lemony, add more juice.

  3. Drain the pasta; put it back in the pot, add pads of butter and stir well. Stir in the egg mixture and mix well adding some of the cooking liquid, 1 T. at a time, if it looks a bit dry. Place in a large serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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