Thursday, July 9, 2009

Lemon Pasta

Getting back to the grind after being on vacation for nearly 10 days is tough. Today was my first day back at work, so dinner tonight will be easy (and a favorite in my house).

Lemon Pasta:

1-2 shallots – chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic – chopped
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 Lemons, juiced.
½ - ¾ cup of white wine
Sprinkle of flour (less than a tablespoon)
2 tablespoons of butter
Olive oil (EVOO)
Parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
Angle hair pasta (approx half a box) cooked al dente

Heat large pan over medium heat. Coat bottom of the pan with olive oil and melt butter. Sauté shallots and garlic in the butter/EVOO. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Continuing sautéing until soften. Sprinkle flour over and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, continually stirring. Once flour mix turns a light honey color, add whisk in white wine and then add lemon juice. Let come to a simmer. Added chopped fresh parsley (or dried) and salt & pepper to taste. Add pasta and toss to coat. (Makes 2-4 servings)

You can also saute some shrimp with this (which I think I am going to do tonight). Very quick...easy....yummy!

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