Pappardelle with Brown Butter, Lemon & Parmesan

Name: Pappardelle with Brown Butter, Lemon & Parmesan (Pappardelle al burro, limone e parmigiano)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 24 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g/14 oz/3 cups 00 flour; 4 eggs; 5 unwaxed lemons, plus the juice of ½ lemon; 5 unwaxed lemons, plus the juice of ½ lemon; 50 g/1¾ oz/3½ tbsp unsalted butter; Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (approx. 60 g/2 oz/½ cup, or to taste), plus extra to serve; Fresh parsley, finely chopped; Salt, to taste

Pappardelle al burro, limone e parmigiano

Preparation info

Serves:
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Pasta Therapy

By Isabella Barbato

Published 2026

About

A beginner-friendly recipe that lets the simplicity of handmade pasta and the brightness of lemons shine. Citrus fruits hold a special place in Mediterranean culture, particularly in Sicily. This dish offers a moment of sunshine on the plate and in the soul, bringing the brightness of lemons into every bite.

Ingredients

For the Pappardelle

400 g/14 oz/3 cups 00 flour
4

Europe
Italy
Sicily
Pasta
Vegetarian
Summer
Spring

Method

Make the Dough: On a clean work surface, form the flour into a mound and create a well in the centre. Add the eggs, then gradually incorporate the flour using a fork until a rough dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Wrap in cling film/plastic wrap, or cover with a clean dish towel, and let rest for 30 minutes.

Roll the Pasta: Once the dough has rested, l