Lemon Butter Capellini

Ingredients

• 200 g capellini
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the capellini according to package directions until al dente, about 10–12 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice and simmer gently for 1–2 minutes to form a quick sauce.

3. 3

   Add the drained capellini to the skillet and toss to coat. Loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water as needed, then season with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and toss in parsley and Parmesan until glossy and evenly combined. Serve immediately.