Citrus-Tarragon Spaghetti

By DigitalChef

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti (whole wheat or enriched)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup fresh citrus juice (about 3 lemons, 4 limes, or 1 large orange)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon citrus zest
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh tarragon
• Ricotta cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.

Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and the reserved cooking liquid, adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.