Ready for a perfect summer dish that’s quick, easy, and refreshingly delicious?
Say hello to Spaghetti Lemonade, a light and lemony pasta recipe that will make your taste buds dance.
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Let’s dive into what you’ll need: spaghetti, a lemon, unsalted butter, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Start by boiling a pot of water for the pasta.
Now, here’s a pro tip from Steph: use fresh, high-quality ingredients, especially the Parmigiano Reggiano, to get the best flavor and texture.
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When cooking the pasta, grab a medium-sized saucepan if you’re making two portions.
Salt the boiling water generously, making it taste like a well-seasoned broth.
This step is crucial for enhancing the spaghetti’s flavor.
Cook the pasta until it’s al dente, which should take about 10 minutes.
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While the pasta is bubbling away, it’s time to prep the sauce ingredients.
Cut the lemon in half and cube half a stick of cold unsalted butter.
Keeping the butter cold is essential for the next steps.
Grate the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese yourself—skip the pre-packaged stuff with anti-caking agents that can mess up the sauce’s texture.
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To make the sauce, warm a Saucier or a small saucepan over low heat.
Ladle out a cup of the starchy pasta water and add it to the warm pan.
Squeeze the lemon juice into the Saucier through a strainer to catch any seeds, then toss in the juiced lemon halves for extra flavor.
This mix of starchy water and lemon juice will be the base of your sauce.
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Once the spaghetti is ready, transfer it directly into the Saucier.
Stir in the cold butter cubes until they melt and emulsify with the water and lemon juice, creating a light, lemony broth.
Gently press the lemon skins against the pot to release their oils, boosting the lemony flavor of the sauce.
Emulsifying is key here to get a smooth, cohesive sauce.
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When it’s time to serve, form a mound of spaghetti in a warm bowl to prevent the sauce from seizing up.
Pour the lemon-butter sauce over the spaghetti, letting it pool at the bottom of the bowl.
This way, every bite of pasta will be coated in that flavorful sauce, making each forkful a delight.
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Top the pasta with a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
As you mix and toss the pasta, the cheese will melt slightly, forming a creamy texture that coats the strands.
It’s like a summer twist on Alfredo, with a bright lemony zing.
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Enjoy your Spaghetti Lemonade!
This dish is light, lemony, and incredibly satisfying.
The combo of tangy lemon, rich butter, and savory Parmesan creates a unique flavor profile that’s both refreshing and indulgent.
It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s sure to become a summer favorite, offering a perfect balance of simplicity and taste.
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