Description
A vibrant and creamy pasta dish featuring bucatini, bright lemon juice, and fresh dill, perfect for summer dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Bucatini Pasta
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bucatini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bucatini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a little pasta water for later.
- Prepare the butter sauce: In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir occasionally until it begins to brown lightly.
- Incorporate lemon and dill: Once browned, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped dill to the skillet and stir thoroughly.
- Toss the pasta: Add the drained bucatini to the skillet and gently toss to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Final seasoning: Taste and season with salt as needed. Serve warm, garnished with additional dill if desired.
Notes
For make-ahead, prepare the lemon-dill sauce in advance and refrigerate. Add grilled shrimp or chicken for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg