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Provolone and lemon capunti

Australian Gourmet Traveller pasta recipe for provolone and lemon capunti.
Provolone and lemon capunti

Provolone and lemon capunti

William Meppem
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Ingredients

Lemon and thyme crumbs

Method

Main

1.Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add shallot and garlic and sauté until tender (2-3 minutes). Add wine, lemon rind and juice, simmer until reduced by half (2-3 minutes). Add cream, simmer until reduced by half (2-3 minutes), then add provolone and thyme, stir until smooth and combined (1-2 minutes), season to taste and keep warm.
2.Meanwhile, for lemon and thyme crumbs, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute). Add breadcrumbs, sauté until golden (2-3 minutes), add lemon rind and thyme, season to taste, remove from heat and set aside.
3.Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente (6-8 minutes). Drain, reserving 60ml cooking water. Return pasta and reserved cooking water to pan. Add cream sauce, stir to coat and serve hot, topped with lemon and thyme crumbs.

Note Capunti is a short rolled pasta available from select delicatessens. If unavailable, substitute another short pasta such as strozzapreti or casarecce.

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