Ina Garten Lemon Capellini Recipe
The Ina Garten Lemon Capellini Recipe is light, fresh and full of bright flavor. It is perfect for a quick lunch or a simple dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz capellini pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 lemons juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
- Fill a large pot with water. Add salt. Boil the capellini pasta until tender but firm. Drain.
Heat Olive Oil
- In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add Lemon Juice
- Pour lemon juice into the skillet. Stir well with the garlic. Let it heat for one minute.
Add Pasta to Skillet
- Place cooked capellini into the skillet. Toss gently to coat pasta with lemon and garlic mixture.
Add Lemon Zest
- Sprinkle lemon zest over the pasta. Toss again to mix the bright flavor evenly.
Season the Pasta
- Add salt, black pepper and optional red pepper flakes. Stir carefully to combine flavors.
Add Parmesan Cheese
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the pasta. Toss gently until cheese melts and coats the pasta lightly.
Add Fresh Parsley
- Add chopped parsley for color and fresh taste. Toss the pasta carefully to combine all ingredients.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the pasta. Add more salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed. Adjust for your preferred flavor.
Serve Warm
- Place pasta on plates. Serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle extra Parmesan or parsley on top for garnish.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for bright flavor
- Do not overcook the pasta
- Cook garlic gently to avoid burning
- Use freshly grated Parmesan
- Toss pasta carefully for even coating
- Add parsley last for freshness
- Taste before serving