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Saturday, June 5, 2010

Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon and Pine Nuts

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 lb. angel hair pasta
  • 3/4 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted golden
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 c. minced flat-leaf parsley
How to Prepare:
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for the pasta.

In a small saucepan, cook garlic in olive oil over moderatly low heat, stirring, until softened; transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add pine nuts, crushing them lightly with the back of a fork/ lemon juice, zest, parsley, and salt/pepper to taste.

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, reserving 2Tbsp. of the cooking water; drain well. Add pasta with the reserved cooking water to the bowl and toss with the lemon mixture until it is absorbed. Serve pasta warm or at room temperature.

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