spaghetti-with-scallion-sauce-232616.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.",
        "While pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened and garlic begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes.",
        "Transfer scallion mixture to a blender and add zest, salt, pepper, remaining olive oil, and 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then pur\u00e9e until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)",
        "Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot.",
        "Toss pasta with scallion pur\u00e9e, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat until pasta is well coated."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 lb spaghetti",
        "1/3 cup olive oil",
        "4 cups chopped scallions (from 4 bunches)",
        "2 garlic cloves, finely chopped",
        "1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest",
        "3/4 teaspoon salt",
        "1/2 teaspoon black pepper",
        "1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Garlic",
        "Onion",
        "Pasta",
        "Vegetarian",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Parmesan",
        "Gourmet"
    ],
    "title": "Spaghetti with Scallion Sauce",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spaghetti-with-scallion-sauce-232616"
}