Ingredients

  • 1 green onion, chopped roughly
  • 14 cup butter (margarine can be substituted, but the taste will be different)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 12 teaspoon freshly grated lemon, zest of
  • 34 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese)
  • 12 cup parmesan cheese (fresh, if possible)
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
  • 1 lb fusilli (or your favourite)

Method

  • Place green onion chunks in food processor fitted with steel blade, and process until minced.
  • Place all other ingredients, except for the pasta, into the food processor and whiz around until well combined.
  • If you wish, refrigerate this butter, covered, until you need it; do not store for more than 3 days, and bring it back to room temperature before using.
  • To prepare dish, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta following package directions.
  • Drain well, place in a serving dish, and add butter to hot pasta; toss well to coat, then serve.