Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste if needed)
  • ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instruction

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest from the spaghetti.
  • While pasta is cooking, zest and juice the lemons. You should get about 1/2 cup of lemon juice. If not, fill up the rest of the 1/2 cup with bottled lemon juice.
  • In a small bowl, add lemon juice, olive oil, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined.
  • Toss spaghetti with the lemon sauce until it is evenly coated. Add lemon zest and basil.
  • Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce clings to the pasta and thickens a little.
  • Top with more fresh basil, lemon zest, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.