Lemon Spaghetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb spaghetti
    2/3 cup olive oil
    2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh is best)
    1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons, and try not to use the store-bought juice)
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground if possible
    1 tablespoon lemon zest
    1/3 cup fresh basil (chopped)
Preparation
    Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions (until al-dente') Stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
    Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice in a large bowl.
    Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
    Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and add the reserved cooking liquid and toss again. (Adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten.).
    Season with the salt & pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.

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