Lemon Spaghetti

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 1 pound Barilla Spaghetti
• 2/3 cup Olive Oil
• 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
• 2 Fresh Lemons
• 3/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly Ground
• 1/3 cup Fresh Basil Chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. juice the lemons to yield 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
2. grate lemon peels to yield 1 tablespoon lemon zest
3. whisk the oil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend
4. set the lemon sauce aside
5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
6. add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes
7. drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid
8. add the spaghetti to the lemon sauce, and toss with the basil and lemon zest
9. toss the pasta with enough reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten
10. season the pasta with more salt and pepper to taste
11. Transfer to bowls and serve.