Lemon-Pepper Capellini - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.