Lemon-Pepper Cappellini

Lemon-Pepper Cappellini - Charlotte H. and Christina T.


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

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.

Note - Charlotte thought you could leave the lemon zest out, so it wasn't so overpowering.

(Serve with Lemon Chicken)

Recipe from Rachael Ray

Lemon Cream Pasta with Chicken

Lemon Cream Pasta with Chicken - Cynthia R.

3 cups shredded or cubed Lemon Garlic Chicken (see separate recipe) or use regular grilled chicken
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (16 ounce) package tube pasta
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan, season the chicken broth with the garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil and add lemon juice and pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

Stir chicken into cooked pasta, along with the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir thoroughly before serving.

Recipe from www.mykitchencafe.blogspot.com