Lemon Spaghetti

This is another easy pasta dish that goes great with a Balsamic chicken.

(from Giada de Laurentis)

Amounts can be altered easily if you're not going to use a whole pound pasta

2/3 c extra-virgin olive oil

2/3 c fresh-grated parmesan

1/2 lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)

3/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

1/2 tsp pepper

1 lb spaghetti

1/3 c chopped fresh basil or about 1 1/2 T dried

1 T grated lemon zest (from the 2 lemons)

Cook pasta according to directions, but reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. While pasta is cooking:

Whisk together oil, parmesan, lemon juice, salt/pepper.

Toss sauce with spaghetti, basil, & lemon zest.

Add cooking liquid a bit at a time to moisten. Salt, pepper, & more parmesan to taste.