SPAGHETTINI WITH LEMON ZEST AND CHIVES

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Spaghettini with Lemon Zest and Chives image

Remember to zest only the outer layer of the lemon skin: The white pith has an unpleasant bitter flavor.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound spaghettini, or thin spaghetti
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 stick butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup ricotta salata cheese, or Parmesan, coarsely grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives, or scallion greens, thinly chopped
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 pound of spaghettini, or thin spaghetti, until al dente according to package instructions.
  • Grate the zest of 1 lemon into a large pasta bowl. Juice the lemon, and add juice to the bowl. Stir in 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces, and 1 cup coarsely grated ricotta salata cheese or Parmesan.
  • Add drained pasta to lemon sauce, and sprinkle in 2 tablespoons thinly chopped fresh chives or scallion greens. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well, and serve.

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