Recreating the Magic: My Attempt at Making Tagliolini al Limone

The dish I tried to recreate is from the magnificent restaurant Da Paolino, a restaurant known for its use of lemons in every dish. The little story behind Da Paolino’s lemon obsession is that the grandmother of the restaurant’s owner had invented the famous Limoncello. The restaurant is nestled in a beautiful lemon grove where you can hear the rustling of the leaves and smell the citrusy aroma. I do really advise you to book a table and to enjoy every minute of it!

Capri’s Culinary Scene

As I enjoyed each bite of my tagliolini al limone, I was transported to a world of sunshine, sea, and the sweet life that is the epitome of Capri. The dish is a simple : flat noodles, and a sauce made from lemons, cream, and butter. The acidity of the lemon perfectly balances the cream and butter.

Bit by bit, with each mouthful of this pasta dish, I could hear the little waves I craved so much in Tiberius bath.  And, like Tiberius, I too found a renewed sense of youthfulness and vitality during my time in Capri.

A Taste of Calabria: Lamezia Greco White Wine

I knew I needed the perfect wine to complement my tagliolini al limone. The Lamezia Greco, a white wine from Calabria, proved to be the ideal pairing.

Made predominantly from the Greco Bianco grape variety (85-100%), this wine allows for the addition of non-aromatic green grapes (0-20%) to create a unique blend.

Characteristics of Lamezia Greco

The resulting wine boasts an intense straw-yellow hue, with an appealing and characteristic fragrance that is both fresh and invigorating. On the palate, it is dry, fresh, and harmonious, with a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness.

Lamezia is best consumed young, allowing for its fresh and fruity flavors to be enjoyed to the fullest.

This wine has a clear light yellow-green straw colour, with melon, pear, citrus, and tropical fruit notes on the nose. Its well-balanced acidity and subtle sweetness make it a perfect companion for any meal, or simply enjoyed on its own as a refreshing aperitif.

So, if you wish to embodies the essence of the island: indulgence, relaxation, and culinary delight, my pasta dish of tagliolini al lemone is a perfect reminder of the beauty and simplicity of life…

Capri: An Island of Contrasts and Inspiration for Foodies

You may give a try to these delicacies from the island :

Indulge in the gnocchi alla Sorrentina or a refreshing limoncello spritz! 

Do not forget to leave a comment and let me know how it turned out! And if you have any variation of this recipe that you would like to share, I would love to hear it. Be sure to check out my other easy-peasy recipes on the blog for more culinary inspiration!

Happy cooking and bonne dégustation!

Sixtine ;)

TAGLIOLINI AL LIMONE - RICETTA DI CAPRI

Sixtine

Feeling inspired? Why not try making my delicious and easy-peasy tagliolini all limone and bring a taste of Capri to your home?

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 400 g Tagliolini or any long pasta shape
• 50 g butter
• 15 cl creme fraiche
• 2 organic lemons zest from Sorrento + the juice of 1 lemon
• 50 g Parmesan grated
• 5 cl cooking water

Instructions

 

• In a large pan, melt over a low heat the butter with the zest of 2 lemons (keep some for the end) for 1 minute.
• Add the creme with the parmesan and cook for a few minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the Tagliolini in a large volume of boiling water with half the juice of 1 lemon for 3 minutes ONLY!
• Once cooked, place the pasta in the pan with the mascarpone mixture.
• Add a bit of cooking water and the remaining lemon juice. Combine well.
• Serve with the zest and some freshly shaved Parmesan.

Notes

Wine pairing : Lamezia Greco (White wine) from Calabria.

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