Pasta the Amalfi Way

I was going to post this last night--BUT the power was out!!!  

I am sure many of you experienced that as well.  We spent the night in a house full of candles--very romantic--which makes me think of Amalfi, Italy.

(actual picture taken in Amalfi, Italy)

Lover Boy and I visited Italy and fell in love with the coast there.  Lemons were everywhere: on the landscape, in the marketplaces, in the chocolate, in the pasta, in everything!  After having this meal at a little restaurant in Amalfi, I had to try to duplicate it at home.  On the menu, it was called "Pasta the Amalfi Way," and that is what we call it at home.

1 pkg angel hair pasta, or whatever you prefer

2 pts. heavy cream

2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Juice and zest of 2 lemons

4 T. sour cream

garnish with chopped chives or parsley and lemon slices

salt to taste

 Cook pasta according to package.  In a med-large saucepan, combine cream and Parmesan until Parmesan is melted and cream is at a low simmer.  Add lemon zest and juice.  Bring to a low boil, remove from heat.  Add sour cream.

Pour over pasta and top with garnishes.  The sauce soaks into the pasta quickly, so I like to "drizzle" some extra on top.  This recipe makes a lot.