Lemon Poppy Seed Noodles

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 ounces wide egg noodles
• 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives

Recipe

• 1 cook noodles as directed on package.
• 2 while noodles are cooking, lightly toast poppy seeds in a dry small skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until just fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• 3 reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain noodles in a colander.
• 4 add butter and zest to warm pot and swirl until melted.
• 5 add noodles and toss, adding enough of reserved cooking water to keep noodles moist, then stir in poppy seeds, chives, salt and pepper to taste.