Real-Deal Penne Al Limone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup light cream
1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 dash pepper
salt

Preparation

In a large pot put the water to boil for the pasta.
In a large saucepan melt the butter until is starts to foam, add the lemon juice and let it reduce a bit, maybe 5 minutes.
Set aside.
When the pasta is ready, drain and keep aside.
Return the lemon sauce to the stove and add all of the cream and let it reduce by a half.
Mix the pasta with the cream sauce, add the cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
garnish with fresh parsley stems,.