Jamie Oliver has shared his recipe for a creamy one-pan pasta al limone, which he says it is “simple” and “delicious” and can be made in just 20 minutes
“Pasta al limone. I can’t think of a plate of food that shines a light on lemon flavour in quite the same way,” celebrity chef Jamie Oliver professed. He adds: “Pasta, lemon and Parmesan come together in alchemy to create something worthy of any table.” Unveiling his culinary secret, Jamie shared: “I tested out a lot of pasta al limone recipes before I landed here.”
The famous chef described his journey to perfecting his own version of the dish as one where playing with ingredients finally led to a creamy creation that’s simple to make. A firm believer in one-pan wonders, Jamie said: “The starchy water it creates is exactly what is needed to thicken the lemony sauce and coat the pasta.”
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Though the recipe might sound straightforward, foodies are encouraged to mix in some warmed cannellini beans and dress it up with basil for a bit more flair.
He lays out how you can whip up his signature one-pot pasta al limone which serves four, reports the Express.
Ingredients
- 400g spaghetti or linguine
- Two large unwaxed lemons
- One clove of garlic, peeled and bashed but kept whole
- 100 ml olive oil
- One teaspoon of flaky sea salt
- 50g salted butter
- 40g Parmesan, grated
- 15g of basil, leaves picked and torn
Method
Jamie instructs cooking enthusiasts to use tongs to periodically turn the pasta in the water as it thickens during the cooking process.
He advises taste-testing and adjusting the levels of salt, lemon juice, butter, or olive oil as desired, then serving the mixture in bowls topped with more Parmesan and basil to your taste.
Jamie hints that while the pasta alone is exquisite, adding prawns might cater to those who prefer more substance in their dish.
Seafood can be a fantastic complement to a lemon-infused pasta sauce, though chicken could also pair well with the tangy flavours.
Whipping up such an uncomplicated dish that’s quick to prepare is ideal for those nights when you’d rather not linger in the kitchen.
Even if you’re entertaining guests, this dish makes for a splendid dinner party meal as it’s delicious, swift to make, and doesn’t demand a heap of ingredients.