Spaghetti with Lemon

Spaghetti with Lemon


Parmesan cheese adds a rich flavor to this easy and delicious spaghetti recipe.

Ingredients

2-3 tablespoons coarse salt

1 pound spaghetti

10 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

6 sprigs fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. Add coarse salt to 2 gallons of rapidly boiling water. Stir in spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large sauté pan. Add zest, juice, salt and pepper. heat gently 1 minute. Toss with spaghetti.

3. Add basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss until spaghetti is evenly coated. Serve in warm pasta bowls and garnish. Sprinkle with more Parmigiano-Reggiano at the table.