Another Dish with Gremolata (Gremlin-lata)

As was mentioned in an earlier post about Gremolata, it can be used in things other than just risotto. In this case it was mixed in with some pasta to make a light accompaniment to the rest of the meal.

The Raw Gremlin-lata ready for surgery

The ingredients post surgery, ready to mingle

The mingling in full swing

General Notes:
Preparation Time: 20- 30 minutes depending on stove and knife skills
Servings: 2 as a main, 4 as a side
Notes: Angle hair works nicely but is not the end all be all of good pasta for this dish. Do some experimenting.

Equipment:
Pot for Boiling Water
Knife, Cutting Board, bowl
Zester, or grater, or peeler, or steady hand and a knife
Saute Pan (optional)

Ingredients:
Gremolata
Zest of 2 lemons, grated or chopped fine
4-6 Garlic Cloves, depending on how Garlicky you like it
1 -2 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated or chopped fine, depends on how much you like ginger
1 - 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped fine
1 - 2 tbsp Fresh Mint, chopped fine
2- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Kosher Salt to Taste

Pasta
1/2 pound (1/2 box) Angel Hair pasta
Water for boiling
Salt

Written Instructions:

• Set a pot of water to boil
  
• Combine all the ingredients for the Gremolata and set aside
• Add salt to the boiling water, and let boil uncovered for 2 minutes (sanitary reasons)
• Add Angel Hair and boil until pasta is al dente (cooked but not mushy), and drain
  
• Optional Step, heat saute pan over medium low heat and add 3/4 of the prepared Gremolata to pan to cook briefly. Then add cooked and drained pasta to pan and toss to coat
• Return Angel Hair to pot and add 3/4 of the prepared Gremolata
• Stir to coat the pasta and move to you favorite serving vessel
• Garnish with reserved Gremolata and make it happen in your tum tum