The Easiest Lemon Pasta Recipe with Ina Garten | Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro | Food Network

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Lemon Capellini
RECIPE COURTESY OF INA GARTEN
Level: Easy
Total: 10 min (This recipe has been updated and may differ from what was originally published or broadcast.)
Active: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried capellini
1/2 pound unsalted butter (2 sticks)
Zest and juice of 2 lemons, plus zest of 1 lemon for garnish

Directions

Drizzle some olive oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add the capellini, and cook al dente.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the zest and juice of 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a simmer. When the pasta is cooked, use tongs to remove it from the pot and place it in the saute pan. Toss the capellini with the butter mixture. If the capellini is dry, add extra pasta water.

Place one serving of pasta on each of 6 plates. Garnish with grated zest of 1 lemon and serve immediately.

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The Easiest Lemon Pasta Recipe with Ina Garten | Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro | Food Network

[NarutoPiece]

I made this for dinner last night. I doubled the recipe since I have a big family. I thought I made way too much however my family devoured it all with nothing left over.

[dhurley]

I would add Pecorino Romano cheese and red pepper flakes ... yum 😋

[RecipeswithResa]

I love how she can take the most basic ingredients and whip up magic 😍

[hellomimibanana]

I hate that she always has to defend herself when she adds butter. People get so offended. Like let us enjoy a buttery sauce every once in a while!!

[michellesaari]

I love how basic it is. So you can eat it just like this. Or you can add whatever you feel like. I was thinking roasted asparagus and tomatoes. Looks very yummy

[blueyedlady]

This is delicious as made. It’s also amazing with roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic. You can cut the butter in half and add some olive oil instead if you want. I’ve done that too and still very good. Excellent recipe and very versatile.

[Passionforfoodrecipes]

I guess when life gives you lemons, make pasta!

[lancemartin]

I made this for my parents this evening. I used garlic pepper rather than salt. Delicious. I also used veggie butter and it was still amazing.

[blissfularrogance]

Add a small scoop of room temperature ricotta cheese on top and maybe a sprinkle of parsley.Yum

[CookingwithShereen]

I love it with shrimp! Thanks Ina! Looks great

[taniajaime]

I added minced garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes while the sauce was cooking and then added grilled chicken. I finished it with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese. My family loved it!

[ImHappyToBeHereToo]

Add a little garlic and basil sounds good too

[bridgetbonds]

I always love pasta and this is one fantastic dish that I would try

[tonygarcia]

I do love Ina! Her recipes are easy and the ingredients are accessible. Sometimes a little rich, but always delicious.

[abcragabc]

I have said this to her before, but I love the way she thinks just as much as I love her cooking! 💝

[joshhalim]

Like what Ina always say, "How easy is that?"

[dirkordasleptauskie]

omg just tried this recipe, it is AMAZING. I never liked pasta but now I love it! So refreshing and so easy to make, only 3 main ingredients aside from salt& pepper.... fantastic

[karenbass]

Looks good! Adding chicken would be nice & some fresh grated parm.

[RaquelNavas]

My mom made this recipe tonight and it was delicious.

[BeautyIsMyLife]

I made this tonight and me and my family loved it! So good and with all that lemon, it lifts up your mood immediately!