Lemon Pepper Pasta

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   Bring a pot of water to a boil to cook the pasta.

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   Once the water is boiling, salt the water and add the pasta.

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   Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente, unless you like super cooked pasta.

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   To each his own!

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   While the pasta cooks, grate the cheese, zest the lemon and grind the pepper.

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   Once the pasta is almost done, heat the butter in a medium-large skillet over medium heat.

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   Add the ground pepper to the melting butter.

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   Straight from the pot, take out the pasta with a slotted spoon, drain off the liquid and add pasta into the butter pan.

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   Youll hear a sizzlethats a good thing.

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    (I added about half the pasta to the pan, then half the cheese, then the remaining halves of pasta and cheese.

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    But with a larger pan I think everything could be loaded at the same time.)

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    Let the pasta cook, unmoved for a few minutes to get those crunchy strands, then stir it about and do it again.

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    Add the zest, lemon juice and a tiny sprinkle of sea salt.

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    Pasta is already cooked so its ready when youre satisfied with the crunchy level.

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    (Thats my favorite part!)

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    Garnish with a grate of cheese and grind of black pepper.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.