Angel Hair with Lemon and Pine Nuts

• angel hair pasta or capellini↗1⁄4 lb
• minced garlic3⁄4 teaspoon
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• pine nuts, toasted golden↗2 tablespoons
• fresh lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• freshly grated lemons, zest of1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• minced flat leaf parsley1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for pasta.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan cook garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and transfer mixture to a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add pine nuts, crushing them lightly with the back of a fork, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, drain well.

5. 5

   Add pasta with the reserved cooking water to bowl and toss with lemon mixture until it is absorbed.

6. 6

   Serve pasta warm or at room temperature.