Simple Spaghetti Al Limone
4 portions
20mQuick and fresh in flavor, this is a simple classic.
What you will need
Salt
1 lb Spaghetti
2 lemons
5 oz. Grated Parmesan
Freshly ground Black Pepper
6 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 oz. fresh Basil
(Nutritional facts 342 calories, 14.43 g fat, 41.56 g carbohydrates, 11.69 g protein, 13 mg cholesterol, 800 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather the ingredients.
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Cook the spaghetti to the desired doneness in salted and vigorously boiling water.
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Strain the pasta, but reserve a couple of cups of pasta water for the sauce.
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Pick the basil. Roll up the leaves and slice them thin.
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If you have a zester or a microplane, first zest the lemons into a mixing bowl. The zest isn't crucial, it just adds a nice touch. After zesting, slice the lemons in half and juice them into the bowl.
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Toss in the grated parmesan.
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Add the olive oil.
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Add a pinch of salt and a few turns of fresh ground black pepper.
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Add the spaghetti and toss to coat.
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Add some hot pasta water in splashes as you mix. This should help to dissolve the parmesan into a silky sauce. You won't need all of the water, just enough to form a sauce.
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To finish, toss in the sliced basil.
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