Barilla Organic Spaghetti

with Fresh Lemon & Basil

Barilla Organic Spaghetti

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Barilla Organic Spaghetti
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  • 400
    Calories
  • 22g
    Fat
  • 44g
    Carbohydrate
  • 10g
    Protein

Ingredients

Ingredients for 8 people 

  • 1 Pound Barilla® Organic Spaghetti 
  • 2/3 Cup Olive Oil 
  • 2/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated 
  • 2 Fresh Lemons 
  • Salt to taste 
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly Ground 
  • 1/3 Cup Fresh Basil Chopped

Instructions

  • Juice the lemons to yield 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
  • Grate lemon peels to yield 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Whisk the oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend
  • Set the lemon sauce aside
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
  • Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes
  • Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid
  • Add the spaghetti to the lemon sauce, and toss with the basil and lemon zest
  • Toss the pasta with enough reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten
  • Season the pasta with more salt and pepper to taste
  • Transfer to bowls and serve
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