Angel Hair Pasta with Basil, Caper, and Lemon Sauce

Name: Angel Hair Pasta with Basil, Caper, and Lemon Sauce
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus ½ cup, extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup, panko bread crumbs; 1 cup, fresh basil leaves; 1 cup, fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons, capers, rinsed; 4 , anchovy fillets, rinsed; 1 teaspoon, grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice; 1 , garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon, Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt, plus salt for cooking pasta; 1/2 teaspoon, pepper; 12 ounces, angel hair pasta; 1 ounce, Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)

Main Courses
Europe
Italian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Pasta
Weeknight

By Steve Dunn ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2020

For perfectly al dente strands, throw out the rule book on pasta cookery.

SERVES 4

TIME 30 minutes

Angel Hair Pasta with Basil, Caper, and Lemon Sauce

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