Lemon and Garlic Pasta

By Resk8r

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound Hy-Vee linguine
• 2 lemons
• 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp Hy-Vee Select extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. heavy cream
• 3/4 c. Hy-Vee shredded Parmesan cheese
• Hy-Vee salt, optional
• Hy-Vee cracked black pepper, optional
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, zest and juice lemons; set aside.
When cooked, drain pasta, reserving 1-1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water. Return pot to stovetop and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic.
Over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add remaining olive oil, cream, lemon zest and 1 cup of reserved pasta water and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add pasta, cheese and 1/4 cup lemon juice, tossing to combine. Add more pasta water and lemon juice, if desired. Season with salt and cracked black pepper, if desired.
Divide into six portions and sprinkle with basil before serving.