Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb spaghetti or fettuccine pasta ((455 grams))
  • 2 lemons (, zest and juice)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil ((80 ml))
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream ((80 grams))
  • 1 teaspoon salt (, or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (, or to taste)
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese ((100 grams))
  • ½ cup fresh basil (, chopped (20 grams))
  • 1 lb cherry or grape tomatoes (, halved (450 grams))

Instruction

  • Boil pasta in salted boiling water till al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest, olive oil, heavy cream, and salt and pepper to the now empty pasta pot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring often.
  • Add the drained pasta back to the pot along with the parmesan cheese and stir until coated. Add enough pasta water to make a loose sauce. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Serve pasta topped with tomatoes and basil.