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Lemon Spaghetti

Giada De Laurentiis
Easy, refreshing pasta dish for Spring
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 1 minute
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2/3 cups olive oil
  • 2/3 cups grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 3 lemons
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and the reserved cooking liquid, adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with Salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.