Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 pound dried linguine
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds to serve (optional)

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Before draining, remove 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta.
  • Return the pasta to the pot and add the olive oil, Immediately return the pasta to the pot and add the olive oil, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, basil, about 3/4 of the crumbled feta, and half of the cooking water. Toss to combine, add salt and pepper to taste, and toss again. If it’s a bit dry and can use a touch more salt, and some or all of the remaining cooking water.
  • Turn into a serving bowl and top with the remaining feta, and the pine nuts or pumpkin seeds, if using.