Name: Spaghetti Limone Parmeggiano
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3/4 pound (3/4 box) spaghetti; Coarse salt; 1 lemon; 1 1/2 cups finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3-5 tablespoons of pasta water, to thin; Handful fresh basil leaves (from 4 leafy stems)

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Again, easy peasy. Not only can this be made while the pasta is cooking, you have plenty of time to make a lovely salad and assemble a cheese plate for after dinner. Parmesan, lemon, and basil are a threesome made in heaven. The cheesy lemon basil flavors are also very kid friendly.

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