Take the pan off the heat and, aiming for the space around the chicken, grate in the lemon zest ... or you can use ditalini or any other small pasta you want. If you prefer to use dried thyme ...
Generously season chicken cavity with salt and pepper. Add lemon quarters and thyme sprigs to cavity. Truss chicken. Rub skin with butter and season all over with salt and pepper. Place chicken on ...
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes, or according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water. Meanwhile, heat a splash ...