- Parsley butter
- 1/2 cup (packed) coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
- 1/2 clove garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- Pasta
- 1 pound campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta), fiori, or fusilli pasta
- For parsley butter: Finely chop parsley, lemon peel, and garlic in processor. Add butter and process until well blended. Season parsley butter to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- For pasta: Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer pasta to large serving bowl. Add parsley butter (about 1/3 cup) to pasta; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.