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.
Serves 6
