Lemon Parmesan Pappardelle with Arugula and Chilli

This pappardelle recipe is the perfect speedy dinner. Lemon Parmesan sauce, fresh arugula and red chilli ensures every mouthful is delicious.

Ingredients

Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. 

• Butter.
• Fresh lemons.
• Garlic.
• Cream. Heavy/whipping.
• Parmesan cheese. Pecorino or Grana Padano can also be used.
• Pappardelle pasta. Use any pasta shape of your choice.
• Fresh arugula/rocket. 
• Chilli oil. I make my own by combining finely chopped fresh chilli with olive oil but feel free to use ready-made chilli oil.
• Salt and pepper.

What is Pappardelle?

Pappardelle (pronounced Pa-Par-Deh-Lay), is a type of pasta cut into thin, wide strips.

How to make Lemon Parmesan Pappardelle

1. Make the sauce: Melt butter in a large pan set over medium-high heat. Add slices of lemon and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant then pour in the cream. Pour in the lemon juice and zest and allow to simmer for a few minutes. Add the grated Parmesan, salt and pepper then add the cooked pappardelle pasta and a splash of its cooking water.
2. Serve: Stir the arugula/rocket and chilli through the pasta. Serve with the lemon slices and a generous handful of grated Parmesan.

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Lemon Parmesan pappardelle with arugula and chilli

This pappardelle recipe is the perfect speedy dinner. Lemon Parmesan sauce, fresh arugula and red chilli ensures every mouthful is delicious.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Lemon Parmesan Pappardelle, Pappardelle pasta, Pappardelle recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 445kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 lemon sliced
• 4 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 cup cream
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• ½ cup grated Parmesan

To serve

• 500 g (1lb) pappardelle
• 2 cups arugula/rocket
• 1-2 tbsp chilli oil
• Parmesan

Instructions

• Melt butter in a large pan set over medium-high heat.
• Add slices of lemon and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant then pour in the cream.
• Pour in the lemon juice and zest and allow to simmer for a few minutes. A
• dd the grated Parmesan, salt and pepper then add the cooked pappardelle pasta and a splash of its cooking water. 
• Stir the arugula/rocket and chilli through the pasta. Serve with the lemon slices and a generous handful of grated Parmesan. 

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg