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Lemon Pasta

Simple fresh ingredients you can combine at home to make this quick dinner in a snap.

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Dinner

Finish an active day with a hearty meal to keep you feeling full until the next morning.

Serves : 2 Difficulty : Easy

Recipe for : Lemon Pasta

Description : 
Simple fresh ingredients you can combine at home to make this quick dinner in a snap.

  • By:  Richie
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 7 minutes
  • Serves: 2
Ingredients : 
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • water
  • 12 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 tsp basil
  • to taste parmesan cheese (optional)
  • to taste salt and pepper (optional)
Required Equipment : 
  • 1 litre pot with strainer lid
  • Campfire or stove
Directions : 
  1. At home:
  2. Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, nutmeg and basil, and place in a liquid-tight container.
  3. If desired, pack parmesan, salt and pepper separately.
  4. Break pasta strands in half and pack separately.
  5. At camp:
  6. Bring water to boil. Add pasta and boil until tender, about 7 minutes, then strain.
  7. Combine pasta and oil mixture
  8. Put in bowls and if desired, add cheese, salt and pepper to taste.