Yes this pasta dish is but there are more citrus based pasta dishes similar to the pasta al limone I also would like to try including pasta al pompelmo and pasta all' arancia. The pasta al pompelmo is a pasta dish that has grapefruit while pasta all'arancia features the oranges.
Just a reaction video suggestion for you. I found this guy with the channel “sip and feast”. He made a mushroom pasta with brandy which interested me a lot. Would love to know your opinion on it.
Getting into cooking is the only thing that helped me reverse my eating disorder habits. I love what you say “eat not because you have to but because it is a pleasure” learning to cook and trying to truly get better is so satisfying. Almost as satisfying as some of the yummy things I’ve learned to make. Loved your recipe, I also disagree heavily on cream for this meal.
Made it today for my friends.... in the Gambia, West-africa. Briljant to make although it's impossible to get good quality cheese here Big thumbs up, most Africans here won't eat what the don't know... Only clean plates left and that is a really big compliment.
My husband and I watched this video probably a hundred times. We bought high quality pasta and made this meal. WOW, it was delicious. We so enjoyed this meal. Since making this meal, I have watched many of your videos and I am looking forward to making a variety of your meals. We love your fun and entreating videos but most importantly, your knowledge and kindness. Thank you
But I wonder.....all that sour taste and sour lemon juice in a pasta?! I've never had a meal with so much sour taste?! I wonder how everyone feels it's delicious to almost drink all that lemon☺️
@@starmazaheri7448same here. Always comes out so sour when I make it too. I now cheat and add a tablespoon or two of limoncello and cook out the alcohol. The little sweetness really balances out the sourness of the lemons and comes out delicious.
This is absolutely one of my favorite dishes and it's so simple! I've been making this dish since I was in middle school, but always with basil instead of mint. On a really hot day, it's quite refreshing to eat cold like a pasta salad after it sits overnight and really soaks up all of the lemon and olive oil.
The best part of this is the passion, nobody feels food like the Italian's man. You can watch somebody cooking this exact same dish, and it just doesn't make you want to experience it as badly as this does. Bravo Vincenzo 👏🏼
Italy has a very rich and varied cuisine, and I am proud to be able to share it with the world. I hope you'll give my recipes a try. i'm sure you're going to love it! Happy cooking.
Really appreciate how you're the only one who doesn't rely on garlic in every pasta dish, after being pregnant this was one of my food aversions (used to love garlic now I'm afraid I can't enjoy it the same way). Thank you for this beautiful recipe for my days of nausea!!!
I am so excited. My kiddo has food issues because he has autism - but he LOVES cheesy pasta and lemons and basil! So I just moved to a new area and have an AMAZING lemon tree in my yard, AND I have an amazing grocer 2 mins from home that sells top quality pasta. SO this is what we’re having for dinner tonight. Cooking as I type. Thanks Vincenzo!
When I did this I went a little slower and I toasted the squeezed lemon halves cut-side down in the olive oil over medium-low heat for a half hour or so, until they started to get a little browned. Then I took them out and proceeded, with basil and spinach instead of mint. It was so good that I will have to make a good case to be allowed to make it again because my wife ate too much and fears she can't control herself around it.
Made this dish last night for a few friends, served it with pan seared North Georgia Rainbow Trout and crusty bread (from The Grateful Bread Co.). Big bottle of wine, a few candles and it was one of those magical nights. We talked and ate for hours. Dessert was a lemon tart garnished with fresh mint. The recipe from England is VERY old, very creamy and very delicious. Funny, the most enjoyable part was gathering friends at the last minute and everyone coming with big smiles on their faces and tunes and tales to share!
I made this dish today and it was delicious. I used Basil not mint. I couldn't believe how good it was. Also I used a brand of pasta you suggested and it does make a huge difference. Thanks for the recipe.
That's fantastic! 😍👏 So glad you enjoyed it. Basil sounds like a great twist, and using the recommended pasta always enhances the dish. Thanks for trying the recipe! 🍝🌿
Two variations I've made with this recipe: 1. Same recipe but with oranges. Absolutely delicious. 2. Added shrimp (the huge ones), only a bit less lemon to not overwhelm the shrimp flavor, and using muddica atturrata instead of cheese. Also delicious and I bet it would go well with most seafood!
i like the way you think ;) i couldnt help but imagine how well some nice buttery fish would go with this recipe ? im definitely going to experiment with it
Thank you for giving the recipe a try and for your kind words. It's comments like yours that make sharing recipes so rewarding. If you ever need more culinary inspiration or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking, and may your kitchen continue to be filled with delicious pasta dishes! Molto Grazie! 🍝🍋🌿
Dawg. DAWWWWG. I just made this dish because my wife liked the Trader Joes lemon alfredo. Well I left it out all night by accident so we had to throw it away, and she was sad. I made this for her and BAM. We making a baby tonight
@@heather8307 I'm with you on that. This dish is way better and it's simple! The only thing I don't do is put the lemon in the pan after I've zested it because it makes the sauce a little bitter
Something similar happened to me. One day I had guanciale and pecorino, I didn't have tomatoes but I was hungry so I still cooked the guanciale, added a bit of white wine until it evaporated, put the pasta in, some pepper, served it with the pecorino... and some days later I learned that I accidentally made pasta alla gricia. That's the beauty of Italian cuisine: So stupidly simple you could accidentally come up with it without even knowing it's the real stuff, and it's simply delicious!
cant wait to make this soon for me i never had pasta al limone before i love pasta and italian food soooooooooooooo much perfect for my after office meals
Hi Vincenzo I'm back, I had a really busy day at work and thought getting take out but was too tired to wait 45mins to 1hr to get my fast food plus I really wanted to try pasta Al limone so I put the water on got my ingredients ready and in 15 to 20 minutes my food is on my table start to finish so delicious so creamy so fresh I love it thank you Vincenzo since I found you my life has got so tasty and so enriched God bless you Vincenzo God bless you and your beautiful beautiful family I will never regret the day I came across you on you tube best subscription ever Grazie 🙏
Just made this at home. Was very surprised at how good it tasted. I was worried about the sourness from the lemon, so I only added the juice of half a lemon. The other ingredients tempered the sourness of the lemon pretty well and I found that the juice from half a lemon was just the right amount of lemon for me. Man, I still can't believe how good this tastes for such a simple dish. I definitely recommend others try it.
Funnily enough, I accidentally made a similar dish when I was experimenting with lemon to see if I could add it to pasta (although at the time I used green onion for my green leafy aspect, don’t judge lol). Glad to know there’s actually an authentic version I can base myself off of for next time!
That's the beauty of cooking - sometimes the best discoveries happen by accident! Your experiment sounds intriguing with the lemon and green onion. Now with the authentic version, you can refine and perfect your dish. Keep exploring and enjoying your culinary adventures! 🍋🧅🍝👨🍳
@@vincenzosplate If you're curious what I did, here's how it went, simplified: - Linguine cooked through slightly underdone (cup of salted pasta water saved) - Tossed linguine with small cubes of butter and pasta water - Added grated parmesan(sorry), lemon juice, and zest and tossed again - Added black pepper -Added green onion (sliced small) Overall loved it but wouldn't pitch it to Italians 😅
I tried this today and it was delicious. I was worried i was gonna miss the garlic but no. A few recommendations: - I added half the lemon from the video and it was lemony enough. I think more lemon will make it too sour - add sea salt at the end to bring out the flavor of the lemon. - I used a little butter for extra creaminess. - I used penne pasta and it was totally fine. Thanks for the recipe! Great channel!
I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! Your recommendations are great. A balanced amount of lemon is key, and sea salt at the end sounds delicious. Butter adds creaminess, and penne pasta works well too. Keep experimenting and enjoying the flavors! 🍋🧂🍝
@@vincenzosplate while I have you here! My wife doesn't like spaghetti pasta because she says they feel like worms haha however she's fine eating asian noddles. Is there an Italian pasta that is as thin as noodles?
This looks incredible. I’m learning every day from you. You didn’t add salt other than the cheese and you didn’t add garlic. I’m going to try this tonight. Thanks Vincenzo. You’re the best!!!
I stumbled upon this vid from a random comment on another video of yours and I don't regret it. I'm ADDICTED to anything that has a lemon or mint taste and this scratched just the right feelings. Classy as always from this channel.
I love this recipe! I had a bunch of limes laying around the other day so I decided to try it with limes instead of lemons, and wow! Delicious, with a little different flavour but wonderful!
This is a delicious recipe. I have made it twice, and the flavor was delicious both times. The first time I messed up and used the fine setting on my cheese grater which gave the pasta a terrible gritty texture, so learn from my mistake and use the star grater side that gives beautiful cheese dust that disappears in the lemon.
I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🍝 The texture can make a big difference, so thanks for sharing your experience and tip about using the star grater for a beautiful cheese dust. Keep up the delicious cooking! 👨🍳🔪
Hi Vicenzo! I made this recipe today and it was the topic of conversation because of how good and healthy it is. Can’t thank you enough, my whole family sends you a big hug from Guatemala!
Dear Vincenzo, first of all, thank you so much for all your recipe ideas. I have been following your channel for the last month and have learned so much about Italian cooking and more importantly, Ingredients. I recently made your 'pasta al lemoni' with a side serve of your 'salmon and rocket' salad. I presented this dish to my partner and my stature in household was raised considerably..!! She was telling her friends and her Italian hairdresser of my new-found techniques!!! I don't have to tell you how the night ended after dinner as you and I are both from the southern mediterranean with 'testosterone-a-plenty' ;-) Keep inspiring us with your passion and great videos. Achilles
Achilles, your culinary triumph is legendary! 🍽️👨🍳 It's fantastic to hear that you impressed your partner and gained celebrity status. Keep channeling that Mediterranean testosterone! 😄 Stay tuned for more inspiring recipes and videos. Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🔥
I was a bit skeptical at first, but I made it and WOW it is amazing!!! I don't understand the comments saying it is too sour because it was absolutely perfect when I made it. I say give it a try! This is my first Vincenzo recipe and it definitely won't be my last!
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! 🙌 Thank you for giving it a try and sharing your positive experience. I'm looking forward to sharing more delicious recipes with you!
@@starmazaheri7448 I made this and thought it was much too sour, very distracting from the flavour of the mint. I will definitely try again with only 1 lemon. 2 lemons is too much but taste is subjective.
I love your recipes. It's great to be able to find authentic recipes my great grandparents would have made in Italy before they came here to America! 🇮🇹🇺🇸
Hey Vincenzo! I have a little request and I would appreciate if you could consider it. For me personally, knowing the cultural context of a dish is really interesting, and it also helps me in the kitchen. Stuff like the history of the dish, the region where it originates from, the economic background (was it a luxury dish or a working class dish?) the logic of the ingredients (why did people start putting these specific ingredients together?) the variation in ingredients between different recipes from different families / different cities, how it's served in restaurants VS how it's prepared at home, the significance of the dish for Italians, etc.... I feel like this stuff gives me an "insider's" perspective on the dish. For example, I really enjoy those videos where you bring an expert to speak on a specific dish. Like the bolognese video. I would appreciate it if you could consider more of such info in some of your videos! Keep up the great work, I learn a lot from you.
Yeah this could be a nice idea for the next videos! I can show the recipe and where's the pasta from! In this case for example the dish is from Sicily!
I didn't have the ingredients at home at the time now so I made using what I had. Instead of lemons I used limes directly from my garden, didn't have pecorino so I used Parmesan, also didn't have any mint so used Basil leaves freshly picked from my garden. First time making it, turned out great actually! Thanks for the video
@@vincenzosplate My wife absolutely loved this. She was blown away by the creaminess without the cream. When I told her how I did it she told me I’d have to make it for her aunt who adores Italian cooking. Thank you for giving my home a nice accessible and refreshing Italian dish!
How wonderful - the pasta with the lemon, the way you describe how to make it, the love for the food that comes across by your words and body language, and your beautiful accent! Thank you for this recipe & buon appetito from Vienna, Austria! It is sure the very next dish I'll cook - and be happy cooking, and of course, eating!
I tried your recipe and I also had a smile on my face when I ate it. Thank you for the recipe! I always want to cook the authentic ones first before venturing to something fancy or experimental.
Looks perfect! I agree with avoiding the cream! I just today made a recipe with cream! Next time I will follow your recipe! I love basil, so I'll use that!
Vincenzo, buona cera amigo! After my Italy 🇮🇹 trip this summer, Sorrento and Capri specifically, this dish blew me away! I made this dish last night, subbing the fresh mint for an aromatic herb blend I got in Capri. Absolutely amazing!! Best pasta dish I’ve made this summer since I made Alfredo di Lelio’s Roman fetuccine Alfredo! Bravo!! Buonisimo!!
Ciao amico! 🇮🇹🍋 So glad to hear you had a wonderful trip and that the dish turned out amazing for you. Italy's flavors linger in your kitchen! Bravo on your culinary journey, and here's to many more delicious creations. Buon appetito! 🍝👨🍳🌟
Watching this for the third time (I love any recipe that uses lemons) and I just realised you're zesting the lemon properly. 😍 One tip I've always found helpful for any citrus fruit you're planning on juicing is to apply firm pressure upon it and roll it back and forth on the counter top a few times. I can't remember where I heard it from but it seems to release a lot more juices when you actually cut it open to juice it.
Well today was that day, as I have been eyeing this recipe for a while. Vincenzo, I don’t know how you do it to make it look so easy. First, had my oil too high and burned the lemon peels- start over. Secondly, had too much water in frying skillet then didn’t have enough at the end, because the PR cheese was clumped in places no matter how hard I tried to make it smooth and creamy like your. I also had to adjust the lemons since I was cooking for one for my lunch and a new recipe. I used some Basil out of the fridge which was on its way out, but happily it was still delicious. Finally, it’s very delicious and am happy I tried it. I am going to make more for our evening meal and put some shrimp in it. Thanks so much for your videos and teaching to cook. Much love from Texas!
I'm glad you gave the recipe a try and enjoyed it, despite the challenges along the way. Cooking can be a learning process, and I appreciate your perseverance. Adding shrimp sounds like a delicious twist for your evening meal! If you have any more cooking adventures, feel free to share them. Sending love from Italy! 🇮🇹❤️👨🍳
Firstly, this is an amazing dish! I am making this right now (I’ve made this before). I absolutely love watching Italians cook especially when they express their hard feelings for the less authentic version, lol. Grazie from the US.🇺🇸🇮🇹
I’ve been wanting to eat this pasta for ages and I’ve made a bunch of other Italian classics but I haven’t made this one yet and its so easy and quick.
'm honored that you consider me your favorite chef. I try my best to cook authentic Italian food, and I'm always happy to hear that people are enjoying my food.
@@vincenzosplate, just a question Chef , doesn’t the lemon juice ruin your marble plate ? I intend to buy a marble plate for my kitchen but I am a bit afraid because of the corrosive effect of lemon and also vinegar .
Great to hear that you enjoyed it! 🌿 Using basil instead of mint sounds like a delicious variation. And yes, a pinch of sea salt can definitely enhance the flavors. Thanks for sharing your experience! 😄👍
Amazing: I was in the grocery store an hour ago and was typing Limone sauce in my search engine - and before I got to L I M O ... the notification for this video popped up, lol! Wow Don Vincenzo. You got a powerful vibe!
Chef ! I've already tried this beautiful recipe, but adding mint was a smart touch ! I usually don't like recipes with mint but here, it taste just wonderful !! Thanks for sharing it
@@vincenzosplate thank you so much vincenzo , i am from houston texas, and Every single recipe i see, I cook it. My wife and I have enjoyed so much authentic italian food because of you(witch is hard to find in houston)my wife will never leave me haha
I just made this today and I put the mint stems in with the oil and lemon zest/juice base to infuse it, then removed them. Absolute fucin banger, grazie mille Vincenzo!
Cooked it just now- beautiful. Added extra salt to season. Was dubious about the mint but it marries well. Will make again for sure. Thanks for the effort of making and sharing
@@vincenzosplate It was absolutely delicious! I paired it with a wonderful grilled pikeperch. Only takeaway I had was that the juice of one lemon could have easily been 1 and a half to two. But maybe that is because I live in the Netherlands and we have to import our lemons from places like Sicily. But that never holds the same flavor. 😔. Next time I might try to fry some of the mint in the oil before adding the lemon rind so that I can use it as a garnish. Many thanks for this delicious recipe Vincenzo!!! 🙏
I often heat up sardines in an emulsion of olive oil,the juice and zest from one lemon a tiny bit of butter , black olives and of course black pepper , so think when i make your recipe going to add black olives and sardines 🙂 and probably tonight was making pasta anyway .
Your addition of sardines and black olives sounds absolutely delicious! 🐟🫒 Adding your personal touch to recipes is a wonderful way to make them your own. Enjoy your pasta creation tonight! 🍝👨🍳😋
@@vincenzosplate Thx , should add that i cook with stainless and a good olive oil and find that adding just a bit of butter makes it non stick , now if i had non stick pans wouldn't add butter , it's a habit not like pasta needs it 😂
@@vincenzosplate I tried the recipe, but I made the mistake of trying to do it with fresh fettucine. Big mistake. I didn't catch it in time, and it turned to mush in the pan. Live and learn. Next time I'll use dry pasta!!!! Anyway, thanks for the great recipe!!!!
Hi there! I'm so glad you agree that cream doesn't belong in pasta al limone. It's a simple dish, but it's so flavorful and refreshing when made with just lemons, butter, and Parmesan cheese.
Thank you so much for your support, Cassandra! Delighted to hear you're enjoying the lemon pasta and risotto recipes. Keep creating culinary magic down under! 🇦🇺🍋👨🍳🌟
Vincenzo, I heat the lemon in the microwave for less than 30 seconds and get much more juice out of it than if I hand squeeze it. Lemon and pasta, what's no to love.
I made this for my students at the last „Master Dinner“ (where all our scenography students meet and cook and eat and talk about their Final Projects). I followed the instructions on your website. There was mentioned that the mint is a twist and the original is with basil so I originally wanted to make both to try both but ended up making one dish with both Mint AND Basil. I was a little bit disappointed with the mint only version so i put them together. It was really amazing. Have you ever tried that? And Pecorino is the cheese to go here for sure.
For half a pound of pasta like the video calls for with 2 lemons it was way too much lemon . I virtually made a copy of yours and the lemon was a bit much but will try just one lemon next time . Other than that the concept is awesome . Maybe a whole pound of pasta for 2 lemons will work better . Great dish though
@@vincenzosplate I think I am turning Italian because of you :D. I have in my kitchen: small batch pasta, small batch extra virgin olive oil and a HUGE chunk of Pecorino Romano. I made this for my lunch--extra lemony--extra delicious!
The milk fat from cream dulls flavor because the fat coats your tongue. The proper technique makes use of the starch released from the pasta water to thicken the sauce and make it silky without dulling flavor. Peas make no sense in this dish; use them instead in pasts that features a salty taste. Chili peppers would work but only with a light touch as you want the lemon to be the star.
WONDERFUL !!!!!! As always Vincenzo... Thank U... The real taste of Italy. I will try this recipe, for sure, and soon let's go to the Amalfi coast....very soon !!!!!
To be fair I actually think pecorino in coffee would not taste horrible. I mean it would taste a little weird but as long as the pecorino dissolves in the coffe the creamy part of the cheese would not be to bad in a coffee and I expect the coffee flavour to overpower the taste of the cheese. Would still not recommend it but probably not horrible.
Is this pasta taking you all the way to the Amalfi?
Oh yes! I've made it four times in a month now. It's become my favorite with capellini. Fast, easy and delicious 😋
Yes but i do miss the coast lemons.
Yes this pasta dish is but there are more citrus based pasta dishes similar to the pasta al limone I also would like to try including pasta al pompelmo and pasta all' arancia. The pasta al pompelmo is a pasta dish that has grapefruit while pasta all'arancia features the oranges.
Just a reaction video suggestion for you. I found this guy with the channel “sip and feast”. He made a mushroom pasta with brandy which interested me a lot. Would love to know your opinion on it.
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Getting into cooking is the only thing that helped me reverse my eating disorder habits. I love what you say “eat not because you have to but because it is a pleasure” learning to cook and trying to truly get better is so satisfying. Almost as satisfying as some of the yummy things I’ve learned to make. Loved your recipe, I also disagree heavily on cream for this meal.
Chasing likes with this sob story.
Made it today for my friends.... in the Gambia, West-africa.
Briljant to make although it's impossible to get good quality cheese here
Big thumbs up, most Africans here won't eat what the don't know...
Only clean plates left and that is a really big compliment.
My husband and I watched this video probably a hundred times. We bought high quality pasta and made this meal. WOW, it was delicious. We so enjoyed this meal. Since making this meal, I have watched many of your videos and I am looking forward to making a variety of your meals. We love your fun and entreating videos but most importantly, your knowledge and kindness. Thank you
That's amazing! 🤗👏 So glad you enjoyed the meal! 🍝🥰 Can't wait to see more of you in the kitchen! 🍴🎉 Thank you for the love and support! 💕🇮🇹
But I wonder.....all that sour taste and sour lemon juice in a pasta?! I've never had a meal with so much sour taste?! I wonder how everyone feels it's delicious to almost drink all that lemon☺️
@@starmazaheri7448try it out and be amazed (yes it is sour but in a way you don't mind)
@@starmazaheri7448 Trust me, it tastes WONDERFUL!!!!!!!
@@starmazaheri7448same here. Always comes out so sour when I make it too. I now cheat and add a tablespoon or two of limoncello and cook out the alcohol. The little sweetness really balances out the sourness of the lemons and comes out delicious.
This is absolutely one of my favorite dishes and it's so simple! I've been making this dish since I was in middle school, but always with basil instead of mint.
On a really hot day, it's quite refreshing to eat cold like a pasta salad after it sits overnight and really soaks up all of the lemon and olive oil.
I'll have to try this dish. For me, lemon is one of the finest flavours there is.
Yeah you’re absolutely right! And this is a must try 😍
Im obsessed with lemon. Even glass of cold water with lots of lemon is a fantastic drink..lemon lemon 🍋
I love lemons as well.. and this is the best lemon pasta ever
The best part of this is the passion, nobody feels food like the Italian's man. You can watch somebody cooking this exact same dish, and it just doesn't make you want to experience it as badly as this does. Bravo Vincenzo 👏🏼
I'm an Irish girl who adores Italian food. This is beautiful and delicious. Thank you!
Italy has a very rich and varied cuisine, and I am proud to be able to share it with the world. I hope you'll give my recipes a try. i'm sure you're going to love it! Happy cooking.
Mmmmeeeeee, toooooo!
And I can’t have garlic, so this is amazing! Vincenzo, bravissimo!
What I love about this recipe is the freshness and lightness of this pasta, perfect for a spring/Summer day
I totally agree!
Lemon pasta sounds strange but is actually very addictive.
This is my go to chanel to search for authentic italian recipes.
Really appreciate how you're the only one who doesn't rely on garlic in every pasta dish, after being pregnant this was one of my food aversions (used to love garlic now I'm afraid I can't enjoy it the same way). Thank you for this beautiful recipe for my days of nausea!!!
I am so excited. My kiddo has food issues because he has autism - but he LOVES cheesy pasta and lemons and basil! So I just moved to a new area and have an AMAZING lemon tree in my yard, AND I have an amazing grocer 2 mins from home that sells top quality pasta. SO this is what we’re having for dinner tonight. Cooking as I type. Thanks Vincenzo!
When I did this I went a little slower and I toasted the squeezed lemon halves cut-side down in the olive oil over medium-low heat for a half hour or so, until they started to get a little browned. Then I took them out and proceeded, with basil and spinach instead of mint. It was so good that I will have to make a good case to be allowed to make it again because my wife ate too much and fears she can't control herself around it.
Love your twist on this recipe! 😍 I'll have to give it a try with basil and spinach too. Thanks for sharing your variation!
I tried this!!!! Amazing! Thank you as well 🙂
When the chef says 'thank you' to the lemon before removing it, you know this dish is special.
It also shows that the chef takes pride in their work and wants to create a delicious and memorable experience for their guests.
Everytime you say "creamy without adding cream" I see a picture of Antonio Carluccio in heaven with an approving smile.
😂😂😂 happy to hear that 🙏
Made this dish last night for a few friends, served it with pan seared North Georgia Rainbow Trout and crusty bread (from The Grateful Bread Co.). Big bottle of wine, a few candles and it was one of those magical nights. We talked and ate for hours. Dessert was a lemon tart garnished with fresh mint. The recipe from England is VERY old, very creamy and very delicious.
Funny, the most enjoyable part was gathering friends at the last minute and everyone coming with big smiles on their faces and tunes and tales to share!
I made this dish today and it was delicious. I used Basil not mint. I couldn't believe how good it was. Also I used a brand of pasta you suggested and it does make a huge difference. Thanks for the recipe.
That's fantastic! 😍👏 So glad you enjoyed it. Basil sounds like a great twist, and using the recommended pasta always enhances the dish. Thanks for trying the recipe! 🍝🌿
Two variations I've made with this recipe:
1. Same recipe but with oranges. Absolutely delicious.
2. Added shrimp (the huge ones), only a bit less lemon to not overwhelm the shrimp flavor, and using muddica atturrata instead of cheese. Also delicious and I bet it would go well with most seafood!
Both the recipes sound incredible 🤩
i like the way you think ;) i couldnt help but imagine how well some nice buttery fish would go with this recipe ? im definitely going to experiment with it
Seafood and lemons go so well together! sound delicious
Omg. We made this tonight with basil. What a perfect pasta. We made another recipe last week but this one is much better.
Molto Grazie
Thank you for giving the recipe a try and for your kind words. It's comments like yours that make sharing recipes so rewarding. If you ever need more culinary inspiration or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking, and may your kitchen continue to be filled with delicious pasta dishes! Molto Grazie! 🍝🍋🌿
I appreciate when you elaborate when displaying the ingredients and processes, best of health to you and your family.
Thank you so so much 🙏🏻 Are you going to try this recipe?
Dawg. DAWWWWG. I just made this dish because my wife liked the Trader Joes lemon alfredo. Well I left it out all night by accident so we had to throw it away, and she was sad. I made this for her and BAM. We making a baby tonight
Wdym by that?
@@TypicalTH-camr1he made the dish with cream
I really disliked the TJ lemon Alfredo. I was so disappointed
@@heather8307 I'm with you on that. This dish is way better and it's simple! The only thing I don't do is put the lemon in the pan after I've zested it because it makes the sauce a little bitter
Lemon pasta is literally a BANGER
I made this on my own and didn't know it was an actual Italian recipe. It is so good!!!
Something similar happened to me. One day I had guanciale and pecorino, I didn't have tomatoes but I was hungry so I still cooked the guanciale, added a bit of white wine until it evaporated, put the pasta in, some pepper, served it with the pecorino... and some days later I learned that I accidentally made pasta alla gricia.
That's the beauty of Italian cuisine: So stupidly simple you could accidentally come up with it without even knowing it's the real stuff, and it's simply delicious!
@@sebastianortega1938 I have done that as well. It is divine!
Oh wow that’s great!! 😍
cant wait to make this soon for me i never had pasta al limone before i love pasta and italian food soooooooooooooo much perfect for my after office meals
Im sure you will love it 😍
Hi Vincenzo
I'm back, I had a really busy day at work and thought getting take out but was too tired to wait 45mins to 1hr to get my fast food plus I really wanted to try pasta Al limone so I put the water on got my ingredients ready and in 15 to 20 minutes my food is on my table start to finish so delicious so creamy so fresh I love it thank you Vincenzo since I found you my life has got so tasty and so enriched God bless you Vincenzo God bless you and your beautiful beautiful family I will never regret the day I came across you on you tube best subscription ever Grazie 🙏
Just made this at home. Was very surprised at how good it tasted. I was worried about the sourness from the lemon, so I only added the juice of half a lemon. The other ingredients tempered the sourness of the lemon pretty well and I found that the juice from half a lemon was just the right amount of lemon for me. Man, I still can't believe how good this tastes for such a simple dish. I definitely recommend others try it.
Funnily enough, I accidentally made a similar dish when I was experimenting with lemon to see if I could add it to pasta (although at the time I used green onion for my green leafy aspect, don’t judge lol). Glad to know there’s actually an authentic version I can base myself off of for next time!
That's the beauty of cooking - sometimes the best discoveries happen by accident! Your experiment sounds intriguing with the lemon and green onion. Now with the authentic version, you can refine and perfect your dish. Keep exploring and enjoying your culinary adventures! 🍋🧅🍝👨🍳
@@vincenzosplate If you're curious what I did, here's how it went, simplified:
- Linguine cooked through slightly underdone (cup of salted pasta water saved)
- Tossed linguine with small cubes of butter and pasta water
- Added grated parmesan(sorry), lemon juice, and zest and tossed again
- Added black pepper
-Added green onion (sliced small)
Overall loved it but wouldn't pitch it to Italians 😅
I tried this today and it was delicious. I was worried i was gonna miss the garlic but no. A few recommendations:
- I added half the lemon from the video and it was lemony enough. I think more lemon will make it too sour
- add sea salt at the end to bring out the flavor of the lemon.
- I used a little butter for extra creaminess.
- I used penne pasta and it was totally fine.
Thanks for the recipe! Great channel!
I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! Your recommendations are great. A balanced amount of lemon is key, and sea salt at the end sounds delicious. Butter adds creaminess, and penne pasta works well too. Keep experimenting and enjoying the flavors! 🍋🧂🍝
@@vincenzosplate while I have you here! My wife doesn't like spaghetti pasta because she says they feel like worms haha however she's fine eating asian noddles. Is there an Italian pasta that is as thin as noodles?
This looks incredible. I’m learning every day from you. You didn’t add salt other than the cheese and you didn’t add garlic. I’m going to try this tonight. Thanks Vincenzo. You’re the best!!!
Se you’re so kind Diane ❤️ I’m sure you will love it! Let me know!
I stumbled upon this vid from a random comment on another video of yours and I don't regret it. I'm ADDICTED to anything that has a lemon or mint taste and this scratched just the right feelings. Classy as always from this channel.
Ah yes, my go-to channel for authentic Italian recipes ⭐
aww 🙏🏻❤ grazie!
Hello Vincenzo nice plates you always make me hungry from Malta 🍝🍕🍎😋 Domenica
Why would you do that my dear.
I love this recipe! I had a bunch of limes laying around the other day so I decided to try it with limes instead of lemons, and wow! Delicious, with a little different flavour but wonderful!
This is a delicious recipe. I have made it twice, and the flavor was delicious both times. The first time I messed up and used the fine setting on my cheese grater which gave the pasta a terrible gritty texture, so learn from my mistake and use the star grater side that gives beautiful cheese dust that disappears in the lemon.
I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🍝 The texture can make a big difference, so thanks for sharing your experience and tip about using the star grater for a beautiful cheese dust. Keep up the delicious cooking! 👨🍳🔪
Hi Vicenzo! I made this recipe today and it was the topic of conversation because of how good and healthy it is. Can’t thank you enough, my whole family sends you a big hug from Guatemala!
Dear Vincenzo, first of all, thank you so much for all your recipe ideas. I have been following your channel for the last month and have learned so much about Italian cooking and more importantly, Ingredients. I recently made your 'pasta al lemoni' with a side serve of your 'salmon and rocket' salad. I presented this dish to my partner and my stature in household was raised considerably..!! She was telling her friends and her Italian hairdresser of my new-found techniques!!! I don't have to tell you how the night ended after dinner as you and I are both from the southern mediterranean with 'testosterone-a-plenty' ;-) Keep inspiring us with your passion and great videos. Achilles
Achilles, your culinary triumph is legendary! 🍽️👨🍳 It's fantastic to hear that you impressed your partner and gained celebrity status. Keep channeling that Mediterranean testosterone! 😄 Stay tuned for more inspiring recipes and videos. Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🔥
I was a bit skeptical at first, but I made it and WOW it is amazing!!! I don't understand the comments saying it is too sour because it was absolutely perfect when I made it. I say give it a try!
This is my first Vincenzo recipe and it definitely won't be my last!
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! 🙌 Thank you for giving it a try and sharing your positive experience. I'm looking forward to sharing more delicious recipes with you!
So you mean this food isn't sour?! Where then goes the sour taste of all that lemon? Does it somehow vapour?!
@@starmazaheri7448 I made this and thought it was much too sour, very distracting from the flavour of the mint. I will definitely try again with only 1 lemon. 2 lemons is too much but taste is subjective.
I love your recipes. It's great to be able to find authentic recipes my great grandparents would have made in Italy before they came here to America! 🇮🇹🇺🇸
Thank you so much Anthony 🙏🏻
Followed the instructions step by step and have to say this dish is pure genius.
I'm glad that you love it! What other pasta dishes are you planning to recreate?
Hey Vincenzo! I have a little request and I would appreciate if you could consider it.
For me personally, knowing the cultural context of a dish is really interesting, and it also helps me in the kitchen. Stuff like the history of the dish, the region where it originates from, the economic background (was it a luxury dish or a working class dish?) the logic of the ingredients (why did people start putting these specific ingredients together?) the variation in ingredients between different recipes from different families / different cities, how it's served in restaurants VS how it's prepared at home, the significance of the dish for Italians, etc....
I feel like this stuff gives me an "insider's" perspective on the dish.
For example, I really enjoy those videos where you bring an expert to speak on a specific dish. Like the bolognese video.
I would appreciate it if you could consider more of such info in some of your videos! Keep up the great work, I learn a lot from you.
Yeah this could be a nice idea for the next videos! I can show the recipe and where's the pasta from! In this case for example the dish is from Sicily!
I didn't have the ingredients at home at the time now so I made using what I had.
Instead of lemons I used limes directly from my garden, didn't have pecorino so I used Parmesan, also didn't have any mint so used Basil leaves freshly picked from my garden. First time making it, turned out great actually! Thanks for the video
Gonna surprise my wife with this dish this week! She loves lemons and so it’s gonna be zesty!
😍 she will love you moreeee
@@vincenzosplate My wife absolutely loved this. She was blown away by the creaminess without the cream. When I told her how I did it she told me I’d have to make it for her aunt who adores Italian cooking. Thank you for giving my home a nice accessible and refreshing Italian dish!
Made this dish today for lunch. Absolutely spectacular!! ❤️
Glad you liked it!!
My mom cuts up a small chilli at oil stage if you like hot
@@giovannitidona658
Good idea.
Did you not feel it was too sour?! I mean maybe all these people miraculously like extremely sour meals!?😊
How wonderful - the pasta with the lemon, the way you describe how to make it, the love for the food that comes across by your words and body language, and your beautiful accent! Thank you for this recipe & buon appetito from Vienna, Austria! It is sure the very next dish I'll cook - and be happy cooking, and of course, eating!
I love the way you talk and your facial expressions! You have such a great sense of humor and enthusiasm that I am sure we all love! 🤣🤣🤣🤣💚💚💚💚
Hahaha thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️
This is perfection! You take your time to explain your technique and I know I can do it! So many thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
I tried your recipe and I also had a smile on my face when I ate it.
Thank you for the recipe! I always want to cook the authentic ones first before venturing to something fancy or experimental.
Happy to hear that! What will be the recipe you're gonna try next? 😋
@@vincenzosplate I want to try the Pasta Queen's version with butter and cream. But I love the authentic version because it's healthy.
Enzo I made this today, it’s sooo easy simple light and delicious, thank you
Looks perfect! I agree with avoiding the cream! I just today made a recipe with cream! Next time I will follow your recipe! I love basil, so I'll use that!
Definitely, let me know how it goes!
😌I prepared this dish for my neighbors. I received rave reviews. Your recipe was perfect...thank you Chef!
Thank you for the inspiration and instruction. My family was well fed tonight thanks to you.
You are so welcome!😍
I thought today was never going to come!! So quick and easy ! Can’t wait to make this for dinner today ! Gracias Vincenzo!
Hope you like it! 🙏🏻
Thank you again for teaching me how to make pasta PROPERLY!!
It’s always a pleasure 🙏🏻
I’m so happy I know what to do with all the beautiful lemons from my lemon tree!!! THANK YOU 😋
Love this simple and scrumptious! I'll make it for dinner later.
Yes please, that would be amazing!
Vincenzo, buona cera amigo! After my Italy 🇮🇹 trip this summer, Sorrento and Capri specifically, this dish blew me away!
I made this dish last night, subbing the fresh mint for an aromatic herb blend I got in Capri.
Absolutely amazing!! Best pasta dish I’ve made this summer since I made Alfredo di Lelio’s Roman fetuccine Alfredo!
Bravo!! Buonisimo!!
Ciao amico! 🇮🇹🍋 So glad to hear you had a wonderful trip and that the dish turned out amazing for you. Italy's flavors linger in your kitchen! Bravo on your culinary journey, and here's to many more delicious creations. Buon appetito! 🍝👨🍳🌟
Watching this for the third time (I love any recipe that uses lemons) and I just realised you're zesting the lemon properly. 😍
One tip I've always found helpful for any citrus fruit you're planning on juicing is to apply firm pressure upon it and roll it back and forth on the counter top a few times. I can't remember where I heard it from but it seems to release a lot more juices when you actually cut it open to juice it.
Thanks for sharing the tip! Rolling citrus fruits before juicing can definitely help extract more juice. Happy cooking! 🍋👍
I always do that, it makes the lemon much easier to squeeze (old arthritic hands here 🙃)
Well today was that day, as I have been eyeing this recipe for a while. Vincenzo, I don’t know how you do it to make it look so easy.
First, had my oil too high and burned the lemon peels- start over.
Secondly, had too much water in frying skillet then didn’t have enough at the end, because the PR cheese was clumped in places no matter how hard I tried to make it smooth and creamy like your. I also had to adjust the lemons since I was cooking for one for my lunch and a new recipe. I used some Basil out of the fridge which was on its way out, but happily it was still delicious.
Finally, it’s very delicious and am happy I tried it. I am going to make more for our evening meal and put some shrimp in it. Thanks so much for your videos and teaching to cook. Much love from Texas!
I'm glad you gave the recipe a try and enjoyed it, despite the challenges along the way. Cooking can be a learning process, and I appreciate your perseverance. Adding shrimp sounds like a delicious twist for your evening meal! If you have any more cooking adventures, feel free to share them. Sending love from Italy! 🇮🇹❤️👨🍳
I like lemon in my mashed potato, and now I know that here exists lemon pasta. Perfect
yeah and I'm sure you would love it!
Firstly, this is an amazing dish! I am making this right now (I’ve made this before). I absolutely love watching Italians cook especially when they express their hard feelings for the less authentic version, lol. Grazie from the US.🇺🇸🇮🇹
I’ve been wanting to eat this pasta for ages and I’ve made a bunch of other Italian classics but I haven’t made this one yet and its so easy and quick.
Yayy! You will love it 😍
My grandparents came from Amalfi and settled in New Haven, Connecticut
Pecorino Vincenzo is what MSG is to Uncle Roger. Can't live without it.. 😂
Exactly 🤣🤣🤣
No one cooks so authentic Italian food like Vincenzo, my favorite chef and jolly old good fellow
'm honored that you consider me your favorite chef. I try my best to cook authentic Italian food, and I'm always happy to hear that people are enjoying my food.
@@vincenzosplate, just a question Chef , doesn’t the lemon juice ruin your marble plate ? I intend to buy a marble plate for my kitchen but I am a bit afraid because of the corrosive effect of lemon and also vinegar .
This dish is so refreshing, so simple too make and cheap as well.
Greatings from Sweden. Grazie Vincenzo 😁
Yayyy well said David! You’re absolutely right 😍
Oh my goodness I'm totally trying that!!! Looks sooooo good! ❤
Made this one today, with basil instead of mint! Wonderful, light and so fresh! A small pinch of seasalt does wonders to the topping aswell :)
Great to hear that you enjoyed it! 🌿 Using basil instead of mint sounds like a delicious variation. And yes, a pinch of sea salt can definitely enhance the flavors. Thanks for sharing your experience! 😄👍
Try it with fresh parsley instead of mint or basil....wow!
I've just made this exactly to your recipe. Unbelievable. This dish is amazing. Italian food is the best. Thanks
Amazing: I was in the grocery store an hour ago and was typing Limone sauce in my search engine - and before I got to L I M O ... the notification for this video popped up, lol! Wow Don Vincenzo. You got a powerful vibe!
Oh wow! 🤩
Chef ! I've already tried this beautiful recipe, but adding mint was a smart touch !
I usually don't like recipes with mint but here, it taste just wonderful !!
Thanks for sharing it
I nailed it the first try, currently enjoying the heck out of this dish
wooow great job!!
@@vincenzosplate thank you so much vincenzo , i am from houston texas, and Every single recipe i see, I cook it. My wife and I have enjoyed so much authentic italian food because of you(witch is hard to find in houston)my wife will never leave me haha
I just made this today and I put the mint stems in with the oil and lemon zest/juice base to infuse it, then removed them. Absolute fucin banger, grazie mille Vincenzo!
Sounds great! Glad you like it. Keep on cooking ♥️
Learning many new dishes from you, all great. Just waiting for a cassata recipe now🍰
Thank you, I'm happy to hear that! 🙏🏻
Cooked it just now- beautiful. Added extra salt to season. Was dubious about the mint but it marries well. Will make again for sure. Thanks for the effort of making and sharing
One of my favorites to eat outside in the sunshine :)
😍😍
My favorite recipe so far - easy, fast and delicious, thank you so much for it! I cooked it already five times, each time it's great, yammy!!
Looks absolutely delicious! Thank you so much. I will definitely try to make it later this week and serve it with a bit of fish. Can't wait
Sounds great! Please try it and let me know!
@@vincenzosplate It was absolutely delicious! I paired it with a wonderful grilled pikeperch. Only takeaway I had was that the juice of one lemon could have easily been 1 and a half to two. But maybe that is because I live in the Netherlands and we have to import our lemons from places like Sicily. But that never holds the same flavor. 😔. Next time I might try to fry some of the mint in the oil before adding the lemon rind so that I can use it as a garnish. Many thanks for this delicious recipe Vincenzo!!! 🙏
I made this exactly like you said. It was delicious. You are right...no cream needed
This looks absolutely delicious. I’m going to try making this soon.
Please do! I'm sure you will love it 😍
I often heat up sardines in an emulsion of olive oil,the juice and zest from one lemon a tiny bit of butter , black olives and of course black pepper , so think when i make your recipe going to add black olives and sardines 🙂 and probably tonight was making pasta anyway .
Your addition of sardines and black olives sounds absolutely delicious! 🐟🫒 Adding your personal touch to recipes is a wonderful way to make them your own. Enjoy your pasta creation tonight! 🍝👨🍳😋
@@vincenzosplate Thx , should add that i cook with stainless and a good olive oil and find that adding just a bit of butter makes it non stick , now if i had non stick pans wouldn't add butter , it's a habit not like pasta needs it 😂
Now, if I could just get my hands on Amalfi lemons!!!!
That would be amazing
@@vincenzosplate I tried the recipe, but I made the mistake of trying to do it with fresh fettucine. Big mistake. I didn't catch it in time, and it turned to mush in the pan. Live and learn. Next time I'll use dry pasta!!!! Anyway, thanks for the great recipe!!!!
I knew it!! Watched someone make this with cream and knew it didn’t belong in it. Thanks for the lovely video ❤
Hi there! I'm so glad you agree that cream doesn't belong in pasta al limone. It's a simple dish, but it's so flavorful and refreshing when made with just lemons, butter, and Parmesan cheese.
This lemon linguini pasta dish looks so tasty I am going to make it! But Pecorino in coffee?! You’re a mad man! LOL!
Hahahah 😂 I am addicted to Pecorino!!
Anyway, I’m sure you will love this recipe!
I had to become a member . ❤❤❤ love love your lemon pasta.. and thankyou for your step by step for lemon risotto.. your Aussie fan Cassandra
Thank you so much for your support, Cassandra! Delighted to hear you're enjoying the lemon pasta and risotto recipes. Keep creating culinary magic down under! 🇦🇺🍋👨🍳🌟
Vincenzo, I heat the lemon in the microwave for less than 30 seconds and get much more juice out of it than if I hand squeeze it. Lemon and pasta, what's no to love.
Great idea.
that's interesting! Thank you for the tip!
@@vincenzosplate the juices move more freely when it’s slightly heated. Personally I do this for 15 second. It works wonderfully.
I just cooked this Pasta Lemon dish and loved it 😊
I love, love 🍋
Gracie !!!
Yummy yummy, looks delicious. You really are the Pecorino King 👑
Thank youuu! Are you going to try this recipe? 🤤
@@vincenzosplate of course, my kids will love this one. Question, can I put a mix of mint and basil? Or better to stick with just one herb?
@@the.bronze in my opinion, the mix works the best, actually got it in a restaurant in the bottom of Calabria just like that and it was amazing.
And here I thought Aglio e Olio and Carbonara is simple enough. Grazie fratello mio. You have exposed a lot of authentic Italian cuisine to me.
It's a pleasure for me!
If life gives you lemons, make PASTA AL LIMONE
Yayyyyy 🤩🤩🤩
I made this for my students at the last „Master Dinner“ (where all our scenography students meet and cook and eat and talk about their Final Projects). I followed the instructions on your website. There was mentioned that the mint is a twist and the original is with basil so I originally wanted to make both to try both but ended up making one dish with both Mint AND Basil. I was a little bit disappointed with the mint only version so i put them together. It was really amazing. Have you ever tried that? And Pecorino is the cheese to go here for sure.
For half a pound of pasta like the video calls for with 2 lemons it was way too much lemon . I virtually made a copy of yours and the lemon was a bit much but will try just one lemon next time . Other than that the concept is awesome . Maybe a whole pound of pasta for 2 lemons will work better . Great dish though
That looks so good, and I have all of the things to make it tonight! Much love!
That's fantastic! Enjoy cooking and savor the delicious meal tonight. Sending you lots of love! 🍝❤️🔥
I adore lemon and have some in my fridge. Having this for lunch!
Sounds great! Please make it and let me know!
@@vincenzosplate I think I am turning Italian because of you :D. I have in my kitchen: small batch pasta, small batch extra virgin olive oil and a HUGE chunk of Pecorino Romano. I made this for my lunch--extra lemony--extra delicious!
Wow!!! This taste amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing!❤
Imagine Gordon Ramsay doing this dish. Bet he'd add creme fraiche, peas and chilli peppers in.
I'm crying just by thinking about it
Chilli pepper is a great addition to this dish
The milk fat from cream dulls flavor because the fat coats your tongue. The proper technique makes use of the starch released from the pasta water to thicken the sauce and make it silky without dulling flavor. Peas make no sense in this dish; use them instead in pasts that features a salty taste. Chili peppers would work but only with a light touch as you want the lemon to be the star.
I love anything with lemon in it. Especially pasta. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing your love for lemon in pasta! 😍 Let me know if you try this recipe, it’s one of my favorites.
@@vincenzosplate You are so welcome, I plan to in the next day or two. I will let you know. 🥰🥰
I made this with lime instead of lemon (no lemon here), still super good!
Oh wow it sounds delicious 🤤
I wonder how key lime pasta would taste.
WONDERFUL !!!!!!
As always Vincenzo...
Thank U...
The real taste of Italy.
I will try this recipe, for sure, and soon let's go to the Amalfi coast....very soon !!!!!
many thanks to youuu
I think this dish would taste very different if using Amalfi lemons
Yes, definitely
Simplicity at its best. Perfect Vincenzo !
Pecorino in Coffee? lol you're now turned into Uncle Roger he puts MSG on everything
btw the Pasta dish is awesome and new subscriber here :)
Welcome aboard! 😍
@@vincenzosplate yay! road to 1M subs
To be fair I actually think pecorino in coffee would not taste horrible. I mean it would taste a little weird but as long as the pecorino dissolves in the coffe the creamy part of the cheese would not be to bad in a coffee and I expect the coffee flavour to overpower the taste of the cheese.
Would still not recommend it but probably not horrible.
The sound of spinning a fork in pasta is ASMR material and this dish is amazing!!
Yayyy! Thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️
Are you going to try to make this recipe?