Spaghetti with Scallion Sauce
A fresh and flavorful pasta dish featuring a vibrant sauce made from scallions, garlic, and olive oil, finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. This unique take on spaghetti combines the bright flavors of scallions with classic Italian ingredients.
Ingredients
- •1 lb spaghetti
- •⅓ cup olive oil
- •4 cups chopped scallions (from 4 bunches)
- •2 cloves garlic cloves, finely chopped
- •1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- •¾ teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
12 min
- 2.
While pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened and garlic begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
5 min
- 3.
Transfer scallion mixture to a blender and add zest, salt, pepper, remaining olive oil, and 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then purée until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
3 min
- 4.
Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot.
2 min
- 5.
Toss pasta with scallion purée, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat until pasta is well coated.
3 min