Lemon Basil Parm Pasta

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Step 1

Pluck and rinse basil in salad spinner. If wilted, let sit in cold water to plump up.

Step 2

Juice lemons and mix with olive oil in medium sized bowl.

Step 3

Grate parm and add to lemon/oil. After mixing, the consistency should be similar to oatmeal. If too dry, add more lemon juice; if too liquidy, add more parm.

Step 4

Add salt and stir.

Step 5

Spin and chop basil. You should have enough to fill a salad spinner.

Step 6

Boil large pot of salted water.

Step 7

Cook pasta according to directions.

Step 8

Drain pasta and shake out excess water.

Step 9

Return pasta to pot on warm stove and add chopped basil. Let the hot pasta soften the fragrant basil. Stir quickly.

Step 10

Add lemon/oil/parm mix and stir again.

Step 11

Add salt and red pepper to taste.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy.