FRESH HERB, CHILI AND LEMON SPAGHETTINI

Fresh Herb, Chili and Lemon Spaghettini image

Provided by soulmatesforever

Categories Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 large lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
450 g packages spaghettini
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes
1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, chives or parsley)
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Brin a large sauce pan of salted water to a boil.
Finely grate peel from lemon and squeeze out 1/3 cup juice.
Place in a bowl, along with 2 tbsp oil, Parmesan cheese and salt.
Stir together.
Add pasta to boiling water, Cook until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes.
Set aside 2 tbsp of pasta cooking water.
Drain pasta.
When pasta is nearly cooked, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large deep frying pan on medium low.
Add garlic and chili flakes.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
Add pasta, pasta water and Parmesan mixture to garlic.
Toss gently 1 minute and then add herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
Toss to coat and serve with additional Parmesan.