Lemon Basil Cacio e Pepe

• porsiyonlar: 6
• toplam süre: 30 min

Malzemeler

1 pound long or short-cut pasta (prefer long)

6 tablespoons salted butter

2 tablespoons raw pine nuts (optional)

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1-2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese

2 cups fresh arugula

1 cup fresh basil

Yöntemler

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Just before draining, reserve 1 1/4 cups of pasta cooking water. Drain.

2. In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter, the pine nuts, if using, garlic, lemon zest, and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes, until toasted. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, and lemon juice, whisking until smooth. Whisk in 1 cup pasta cooking water, the parmesan, and pecorino. Toss vigorously to melt the cheese. Add the pasta, the remaining 1/4 cup of water, the arugula, and basil. Then season with salt. Toss well.

4. Plate the pasta. Top with fresh parmesan, cracked pepper, and basil. Eat!

Notlar

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/lemon-basil-cacio-e-pepe/