LEMON SPAGHETTI

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This recipe came from Giada de Laurentis on the Food Network. I saw her make this and I was amazed at how simple it was! It's like being a gourmet cook yet fooling everyone--!!! Tastes so light and fresh, but yet so satisfying for those pasta cravings we sometimes get! Very Italian...Yum!

Provided by Stacky5

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh is best)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons, and try not to use the store-bought juice)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground if possible
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Steps:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions (until al-dente') Stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice in a large bowl.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and add the reserved cooking liquid and toss again. (Adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten.).
Season with the salt & pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.2, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 844.5, Carbohydrate 88.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 4, Protein 21.6

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