Lemon Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine lemon rind and juice, parmesan and oil.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, according to package directions.
4. 4
   Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
5. 5
   Add hot pasta to the lemon sauce.
6. 6
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7
   Toss, adding reserved cooking water as necessary, until pasta is well coated with sauce.
8. 8
   Ganish with basil.
9. 9
   Makes 8 servings as an appetizer or 4 as a main course.
10. 10
    VARIATION: Lemon Asparagus Pasta: In the water to be used for cooking pasta, cook 1 lb trimmed asparagus until tender.
11. 11
    Remove with a slotted spoon and rinse under cold water; chop.
12. 12
    To reheat, add to pasta for the last few minutes of cooking.