Pasta With Lemon and Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb pasta
3 meyer lemons , zest of (or 2 regular lemons)
3 meyer lemons , juice of (or 2 regular lemons)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 small bunch basil , cut in chiffonade

Directions:

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
In a serving bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper. It should form a loose emulsion.
Add pasta and basil to bowl and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce has the consistency you desire. Serve with more grated Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	451.11 Kcal (1889 kJ)
Calories from fat	272.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.27g	47%
Cholesterol	53.91mg	18%
Sodium	295.44mg	12%
Potassium	51.24mg	1%
Total Carbs	36.6g	12%
Sugars	1.69g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3g	12%
Protein	14.3g	29%
Vitamin C	46.5mg	78%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	245mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.69 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.88g	47%
Cholesterol	10.48mg	18%
Sodium	57.43mg	12%
Potassium	9.96mg	1%
Total Carbs	7.11g	12%
Sugars	0.33g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	12%
Protein	2.78g	29%
Vitamin C	9mg	78%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	47.6mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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