Pasta al Limone

recipe

• Step 1
  Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
• Step 2
  Grate the lemon zest into a bowl & set aside.
• Step 3
  Juice the lemon.
• Step 4
  Drain the pasta 1 to 2 min before it's done cooking. Reserve some pasta cooking liquid (about 1/4 cup per serving).
• Step 5
  In a pan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the lemon juice & stir for 2 min.
• Step 6
  Add half of the lemon zest. Season with salt & pepper. The sauce should thicken slightly.
• Step 7
  Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan. Add a bit of the pasta cooking liquid. Increase the heat to medium.
• Step 8
  Add the grated parmesan & cook for 2 min, or until the cheese melts into the sauce.
• Step 9
  Simmer over low heat for 2 more min, stirring frequently. Season with salt & pepper.
• Step 10
  Remove from heat. Serve the pasta garnished with grated parmesan & remaining lemon zest. Mangia!