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Lemon Fontina Capellini with Stracciatella & Toasted Breadcrumbs

Lemon Fontina Capellini with Stracciatella & Crunchy Breadcrumbs

Enjoy a refreshing and creamy Lemon Fontina Capellini with Stracciatella & Toasted Breadcrumbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fresh Capellini Substitute with angel hair if unavailable.
  • 3 tbsp Salted Butter Can be replaced with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
For the Sauce
  • 1-2 Lemons (Juice) Use zest for additional citrus flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Use Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
  • 1/2 cup Fontina Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Stracciatella Substitute with burrata if unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use regular breadcrumbs in a pinch.
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Any neutral oil can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced Can omit for a milder profile.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Adjust to taste based on dietary needs.

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a sauté pan over low heat. Sauté 1 minced garlic clove for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Toast until golden-brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Pour in juice from 1 lemon and continue to toast for an additional 2-3 minutes until absorbed.
  4. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook 8 ounces of capellini until al dente (about 2-4 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then strain the pasta.
  5. In a large sauté pan, melt 3 tablespoons of salted butter over low heat. Add the cooked capellini, juice from the second lemon, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of Parmigiano Reggiano and 1/2 cup of Fontina cheese until melted, adding more pasta water as needed.
  7. Plate the pasta, then top generously with stracciatella and the crispy toasted panko breadcrumbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

It's best to enjoy fresh, as the texture may change upon freezing, but it will still taste great.

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