PASTA WITH FRIED LEMONS AND CHILE FLAKES
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Finely zest 2 of the lemons and set aside. Trim the tops and bottoms off the other 2 lemons and cut lengthwise into quarters; remove seeds. Thinly slice the quarters crosswise into triangles. Blanch the lemon pieces in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a dish towel. Blot dry. 2. In the boiling water, add pasta and cook until just barely al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. 3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat. Add the dried lemon pieces and season with a pinch each of salt and sugar. Cook until the lemons are caramelized and browned at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 4. Melt the butter with the remaining oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the chile flakes and zest of both lemons; cook until fragrant. Whisk in the reserved pasta water. 5. Toss in pasta, juice of 1 lemon, cheese, pepper and the remaining salt. Cook until pasta is well coated with sauce. Toss in the caramelized lemon and the celery leaves and parsley if using. Taste and add lemon juice if needed. Serve, topped with a drizzle of oil, more cheese if you like, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
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Tekila Anderson
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The fried lemons and chile flakes added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic pasta dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting pasta dish.
Evelyn Belotte
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish was really good! The fried lemons added a really interesting flavor and the chile flakes gave it a nice kick. I would definitely make this again.
Peter Maina
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce, and the adults enjoyed the spicy kick. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a fun and easy weeknight meal.
Sulayo Buks
[email protected]This pasta dish was amazing! I loved the unique flavor of the fried lemons and chile flakes. It was the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Janet Melendez
[email protected]I wasn't a fan of this dish. The fried lemons were too overpowering and the chile flakes were too spicy. I think I'll stick to my regular pasta recipes.
Nadeem John
[email protected]Meh.
Edson Lungu
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fried lemons were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, the dish was delicious and I would definitely make it again.
Merag Maiky
[email protected]This pasta was so good! I love the combination of sweet and spicy. I also liked that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require a lot of ingredients.
Faisal Bhai
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The fried lemons added a bright and tangy flavor to the pasta, while the chile flakes gave it a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight mea
Terry Owens
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of fried lemons and chile flakes created a unique and flavorful sauce that perfectly complemented the al dente pasta. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the recipe, which allowed the