Pasta with Basil and Lemon

Author: AP/Donna Hay "Flavours" (Whitecap, 2000)
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Ingredients

14 ounces fresh or 11 ounces dry spaghetti or fettuccine
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons fruity olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 cup small fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup small, pitted black olives
Cracked black pepper and sea salt


Directions

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of rapidly boiling water until al dente.

To make the sauce: Place the lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and whisk to combine. Stir in the parmesan, basil, olives, pepper and salt.

Drain the pasta and return to the warm saucepan, then toss with the sauce. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

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