Lemon Pasta

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   In a large bowl, combine lemon rind and juice, parmesan and oil.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, according to package directions.

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   Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

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   Add hot pasta to the lemon sauce.

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   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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   Toss, adding reserved cooking water as necessary, until pasta is well coated with sauce.

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   Ganish with basil.

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   Makes 8 servings as an appetizer or 4 as a main course.

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    VARIATION: Lemon Asparagus Pasta: In the water to be used for cooking pasta, cook 1 lb trimmed asparagus until tender.

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    Remove with a slotted spoon and rinse under cold water; chop.

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    To reheat, add to pasta for the last few minutes of cooking.

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