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Lemon Spaghetti

Lemon spaghetti tossed with olive oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, zest and basil.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan (grated)
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

  4. 4

    Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and the pasta water (as needed).

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil and enjoy!