Lemon-Pepper Cappellini

By jkelly117

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• Salt
• 1/2 pound capellini
• 1/2 cup shredded or torn basil leaves
• Grated cheese, to pass at table

Preparation

Step 1

Prep Time:
15 min
Inactive Prep Time:
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Cook Time:
5 min

Level:
Easy

Serves:
4 servings


Directions

Place water on to boil for pasta.

In a large skillet combine olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic, pepper and the lemon zest.

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.