Lemon-Pepper Capellini

9 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons light butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • salt
  • 1/2 lb capellini
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves (shredded or torn)
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Place water on to boil for pasta.
  2. 2
    In a large skillet combine olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic, pepper and the lemon zest.
  3. 3
    Salt water when it boils then cook cappellini to al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Add a ladle of cooking water to lemon pepper butter and stir in the lemon juice. Drain pasta and toss with lemon-pepper butter and salt, to taste. Add the basil to the pasta and serve a small bundle alongside your entree or serve as a delicate first course.

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