Spaghetti au citron

Ingrédients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (plus more to taste)
• 1 pound spaghetti (dried)
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (grated)

Préparation

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Set aside.

2. 2

   Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and season well with salt. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender.

3. 3

   Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

4. 4

   Return the spaghetti to the pan and add the lemon sauce, lemon zest, parsley and spinach. Gradually add the reserved cooking liquid,1/4 of a cup at a time, to moisten.

5. 5

   Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste and serve.