Pappardelle with Fried Basil

SERVES: 4

PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes

COOKING TIME: 12-15 minutes

Ingredients

450g/1lb pappardelle pasta
3 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
40g/11⁄2oz fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tbsp baby capers, drained
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

To garnish :

Parmesan cheese shavings

Method

Cook the pappardelle according to the instructions on the packet until 'al dente'.
Drain well and keep hot.
Pour the oil into a frying pan. Add the basil garlic and capers and fry until the garlic is golden and the basil is crispy. Add the lemon juice and toss the mixture through the cooked pasta.
Garnish with Parmesan shavings. Serve immediately.

COOK WITH:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Filippo Berio’s classic, balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Taken from the first cold pressing of the olives, this oil is ideal for sauces, marinades, drizzling and dipping.