Lemon Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti, dried
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, fresh, grated
• 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/3 cup basil, fresh, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside. (If you choose to prepare the sauce in advance, see my note above.).

2. 2

   Boil enough water in a large pot and add salt.

3. 3

   Add the spaghetti and cook for 7 - 8 minutes or until pasta is tender, but still firm to the bite.

4. 4

   Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

5. 5

   Add spaghetti to the lemon sauce and toss lightly, making sure the spaghetti is coated well with the sauce.

6. 6

   Add the basil and lemon zest and toss again.

7. 7

   Toss pasta with with enough reserved cooking liquid (1/4 cup at a time) to moisten it.

8. 8

   Season with more salt and pepper to taste.