Spaghetti al Limone Pasta Nests

Difficulty Level: Easy

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 2-4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. spaghetti

• Juice of 2 lemons

• 6 tbsp. salted butter

• 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Chopped basil, to finish

  
  

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add plenty of salt. Cook the spaghetti until it’s al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

2. Drain the spaghetti and add it back to the pasta pot along with the lemon juice, butter and 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir until the butter has fully melted.

3. Add the Parmigiano and stir vigorously until the pasta water, butter and cheese emulsify to form a creamy consistency. Add more pasta water as needed, 1/4 cup at a time.

4. Using pasta tongs and a ladle, twirl the spaghetti into tiny nests and plate.

5. Top with more grated Parmigiano, lemon zest and basil.