Spicy Lemon Bucatini

This is such a tasty and fast pasta dish. The sauce is full of lemon zest, white wine, and parmesan with a kick from calabrian peppers. Shrimp would make a great addition.

Ingredients

• 1 pound bucatini

• 2 lemons, zested plus 1/4 cup juice

• 1 tablespoon Calabrian peppers (or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)

• 2 garlic cloves, grated

• 1/2 cup white wine

• 3 tablespoons butter, diced

• 1 cup parmesan, grated

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add peppers, garlic and zest and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, season with salt and pepper and simmer for until the wine is reduced by half.

3. Toss in the pasta and cook for 2 to 3 minutes adding the pasta water as needed. Add the butter, cheese and lemon juice and toss until the butter and cheese is melted.

Takes 15 minutes

Serves 4