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Homemade lemon pepper pasta with fresh pasta noodles, lemon and black pepper

From Scratch Lemon Pepper Pasta

This homemade lemon pepper pasta recipe features fresh pasta made from scratch and tossed in a simple buttery lemon pepper sauce. Inspired by Hallmark’s The Wedding Veil Trilogy, it’s the perfect cozy dinner for a romantic night at home or a Hallmark movie marathon.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 cup water more or less as needed

Lemon Pepper Sauce

  • 1 stick butter
  • juice of one lemon
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

Make the Pasta Dough
  1. Combine the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and salt.
  2. Create a well and add olive oil and water.
  3. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  5. Allow the dough to rest before rolling.
Roll and Cook Pasta
  1. Roll pasta dough thinly and cut into desired pasta shape.
  2. Cook fresh pasta in boiling water until tender.
  3. Drain and set aside.
Make Lemon Pepper Sauce
  1. Melt butter in a pan.
  2. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss cooked pasta with sauce until coated.
  4. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

  • Fresh pasta cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it while boiling.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice and pepper to your preferred flavor.