How To Make 5 Ingredient Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 fresh lemons
• 2⁄3 cup olive oil
• 2⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• one box Barilla spaghetti

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

Grate the lemon peels until you have 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.

Step 2

Extract the juice from the lemons until you have 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

While preparing the sauce, cook the pasta following the package instructions.

Step 5

Drain the pasta, making sure to reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.

Step 6

Add the cooked spaghetti to the lemon sauce and toss it with the basil and lemon zest.

Step 7

Season the pasta with salt and pepper according to your taste.