Spaghetti With Lemon And Olive Oil Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Lemon And Olive Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Table salt; 1 pound spaghetti; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons); 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons finely grated zest; 1/4 cup juice from 3 lemons; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; Ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

Table salt
1 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons finely grated zest
1/4 cup juice from 3 lemons
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Ground black pepper
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

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1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to boiling water; cook, stirring frequently, until al dente. Reserve 13/4 cups cooking water, drain pasta into colander, and set aside.
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2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add shallot and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until shallot is softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk 1 1/2 cups of reserved pasta cooking water and cream into pot; bring to simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove pot from heat, return pasta, and stir until coated. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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3. Cover and let pasta stand 2 minutes, tossing frequently and adjusting consistency with remaining 1/4 cup reserved pasta water if necessary. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, drizzling individual portions with oil and sprinkling with cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Table salt, 1 pound spaghetti, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving, 1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons), and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Lemon And Olive Oil falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti With Lemon And Olive Oil

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