Lemon Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly Grated)
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (plus more for pasta water)
• black pepper (to taste )
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (julienned)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 6-8 garlic clove (minced)
• 16 ounces angel hair pasta, (reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (julienned)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, make the sauce by whisking together all the sauce ingredients. Set aside. (Best if made ahead a couple of hours ahead of serving but it's not necessary. Refrigerate if making ahead, and bring to room temp before tossing with pasta.)

2. 2

   Cook pasta (16 ounces), in well-salted water, until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

3. 3

   Add the sauce to the cooked warm pasta. Toss well then add the reserved pasta water. Check the seasoning and adjust as needed. Serve immediately. Top with extra parmesan and chopped basil.