Lemon Spaghetti

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh is best)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons, and try not to use the store-bought juice)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground if possible
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions (until al-dente') Stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  3. 3
    Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  4. 4
    Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and add the reserved cooking liquid and toss again. (Adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten.).
  5. 5
    Season with the salt & pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.

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