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4) Lemon Buttered Noodles with Zesty Breadcrumbs

Crunchy breadcrumbs on buttered noodles sounds like a small thing until your kid asks for seconds. The panko toasts up golden in about two minutes and gives the bowl a texture contrast that makes even plain noodle fans curious. Lemon keeps it bright without tasting sharp.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti or egg noodles
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain but keep a splash of pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in the pot, stir in lemon zest and juice.
  3. Add pasta back to pot, toss with butter and a tablespoon of pasta water.
  4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet and toast panko until golden, stirring often.
  5. Season breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Plate noodles and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.