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Lemon and Basil Spaghetti
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Lemon and Basil Spaghetti

Course Main, Sides
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

  • ½ lb spaghetti noodles cooked per instructions
  • Juice from two small lemons
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot of water until boiling. Season the water well with sea salt, then cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of pasta cooking water, then place it into a serving bowl.
  • Drizzle the pasta with lemon juice,  olive oil, and freshly chopped basil. Season well with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  • Add some of the reserved pasta water as needed.  Top with freshly grated Parmesan and serve immediately. Enjoy.