Lemon Angel Hair Food

LEMON-PARMESAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package (keep in mind it will only take about 4 minutes so I recommend adding the pasta to water when you begin cooking the shrimp), reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
• In a large skillet, heat olive and butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp (you can remove tails first if desired), season with salt and pepper and saute 2 minutes, then add garlic and saute until shrimp has cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
• Toss drained pasta in with shrimp along with 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add more water 1 Tbsp at a time as needed. Toss in 2 Tbsp of each parsley and basil, then sprinkle top with parmesan cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp of each parsley and basil. Serve warm.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON AND CHICKEN (LIGHTER)

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Toss pasta with chicken, oil, butter, lemon juice, parsley, marjoram and garlic powder. Season with salt and ground black pepper, if desired.

CHEESY LEMON ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to al dente package directions. Drain.
• In a large skillet over low heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. When butter starts to bubble add garlic and lemons. Season with salt and pepper and cook until lemons are softened, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and whisk until smooth. Add cheeses while constantly whisking.
• Add cooked angel hair and toss in sauce with parsley. Serve immediately.

LEMON ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

LEMONY SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; sear scallops in batches until opaque and edges are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet; keep warm., In the same skillet, saute radishes, garlic and pepper flakes in remaining oil until radishes are tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onions and salt; cook 1 minute. Add to pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with lemon zest and juice. Top with scallops to serve.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, add 2 teaspoons of salt. Add in angel hair pasta and cook until "al dente," about 3 minutes or less. Reserve 1/4 cup of salted water, and set aside. Drain
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saute' pan. Add olive oil, zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Heat gently for 1 minute. Toss with pasta (and if you need more liquid, add in the reserved 1/4 cup of salted water).
• Add fresh basil and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and toss until angel hair pasta is evenly coated. If you need to add some extra virgin olive oil, please do so. Drizzle some in to keep the pasta extra moist.
• Serve in warm bowls and garnish with some fresh basil, lemon zest, and fresh cracked pepper on top. Serve with extra grated Parmigiano cheese at the table.
• Serves 4 to 6

ANGEL HAIR WITH LEMON, KALE, AND PECANS

Steps:

• Toast pecans in a dry nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from skillet and chop. Set aside.
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Add the garlic and chili flakes and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add kale and lemon zest and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir carefully so that the kale will not fall out of the pan.
• Add the pasta, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is coated.
• Portion pasta onto plates. Sprinkle with the pecans and Parmesan cheese.

ANGELHAIR PASTA WITH HERBS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large frying pan, add breadcrumbs and garlic and cook, stirring continuously, over medium heat for 8 minutes or until golden.
• Add chopped herbs and grated lemon rind to pan, stir to combine, then add pasta and toss until well combined.
• Serve pasta, divided among 4 shallow bowls, and topped with grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA AND LEMON PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Grate yellow zest from lemons, being careful not to include any bitter white pith.
• In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, garlic and parsley.
• Set gremolata aside.
• Cook angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm, between 3 and 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, warm olive oil over medium-low heat.
• Add gremolata and salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute, being careful not to burn garlic.
• Drain pasta and pour into pan.
• Toss to coat. Sprinkle parmesan cheese to top.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and maintain at a boil.
• Put the olive oil and garlic in a saute pan and cook over medium heat just until the garlic begins to brown.
• Remove the saute pan from the heat and pour in the wine.
• Return it to the heat.
• Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the wine has been reduced by 1/2.
• Stir in the lemon juice and tomato.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Place the pasta in the boiling water and cook to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Drain the pasta and put it into a warm serving bowl.
• Add the basil, parmesan, and black pepper, along with the tomato mixture.
• Toss and serve immediately.

ANGEL'S HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for pasta.
• In a small saucepan cook garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add pine nuts, crushing them lightly with the back of a fork, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, drain well. Add pasta with the reserved cooking water to bowl and toss with lemon mixture until it is absorbed. Serve pasta warm or at room temperature.

CHEESY LEMON ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to al dente package directions. Drain.
• In a large skillet over low heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. When butter starts to bubble add garlic and lemons. Season with salt and pepper and cook until lemons are softened, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and whisk until smooth. Add cheeses while constantly whisking.
• Add cooked angel hair and toss in sauce with parsley. Serve immediately.

LEMON CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Add 2 tablespoons of salt to a large pot of boiling water. Add the capellini and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until just al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat a large (12-inch) saute pan, add the butter, and heat until the butter is melted. Add the zest and juice of the 2 lemons. Add 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and swirl the pan to combine.
• As soon as the pasta is cooked, lift the pasta out of the water with tongs, allowing most but not all of the water to drain back into the pot, and add all the pasta to the sauce. Cook for one minute, adding pasta water to the sauce with a ladle just enough to keep the pasta moist.
• Transfer the pasta to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with more lemon zest, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and squeeze a little lemon juice on top. Serve hot.