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A black plate topped with angel hair pasta with lemon bread crumbs and a fork and a squeezed half lemon rests beside the plate.
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5 from 1 vote

Angel Hair with Lemon Bread Crumbs

This angel hair with lemon and bread crumbs is a simple zesty pasta dish made with angel hair, lemon zest, Parmesan, plenty of black pepper, and a sprinkling of toasted bread crumbs. Hello, weeknight supper scrounged from the pantry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 7 ounces angel hair pasta
  • Zest of 4 small lemons, preferably organic, finely grated (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan, grated and tightly packed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup toasted bread crumbs or panko
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the angel hair and cook until al dente according to package directions.
  • Drain the pasta. Return it to the pot or dump it in a large bowl and toss the pasta with lemon zest, Parmesan, and pepper. Drizzle with the oil and toss again. If desired, add a dribble of lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle with the bread crumbs or panko and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g