ANGEL HAIR PASTA AND LEMON PARSLEY SAUCE

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This sauce, traditionally served with veal shanks, also compliments Angel hair pasta, which is very fine and must be served immediately after being cooked. The sauce, Gremolata, is a lemon rind, garlic and parsley condiment.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lemons
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.1, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 710.3, Carbohydrate 92.3, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18.8

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