If you can round up a lemon, a couple of cloves of garlic and some pasta from the pantry, you’re well on your way to dinner! This simple pasta shines on its own, but is also a great partner for seafood.
1 | lemon, zested | |
2 | tablespoons | olive oil |
2 | tablespoons | butter |
2 | cloves | garlic, chopped |
1 | pound | fettuccini |
Note: This dish get even better when you chiffonade a little basil and add a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts, crunchy sliced almonds or toasted homemade bread crumbs. |
- Combine the lemon zest and olive oil in a small bowl and set aside.
- Melt the butter, add the chopped garlic and set aside.
- Cook the fettuccini until al dente.
- Just before serving, whisk the lemon oil and garlic butter together until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the hot pasta and toss to coat.