No Bake Pasta Sauce

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Servings: 1 cups Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, emulsified lemon and Parmesan dressing for quick weeknight pasta
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No Bake Pasta Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 cups Calories: 334.2

Description

This bright and zesty pasta sauce is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create something extraordinary. Combining rich olive oil, sharp freshly grated Parmesan, and acidic lemon juice, this no-cook emulsion delivers a luxurious texture without the need for heavy cream or long simmering. It is an ideal solution for busy weeknights when you crave a restaurant-quality meal in minutes. The sauce coats the pasta beautifully, balancing the richness of the cheese with the freshness of the citrus. Serve it immediately over hot spaghetti for the best results, allowing the residual heat to gently meld the flavors. It is vegetarian, quick to prepare, and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-emulsified.
  2. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil.
  3. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite (al dente), about 8 minutes.
  4. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water.
  5. Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the bowl with the lemon-Parmesan sauce.
  6. Toss the pasta vigorously with the sauce, adding fresh basil and lemon zest if desired.
  7. Gradually add the reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, tossing continuously until the sauce coats the pasta evenly and reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 334.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.3g50%
Saturated Fat 8.0g40%
Cholesterol 22.0mg8%
Sodium 97886.0mg4079%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 8.8g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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