pasta with lemon olive oil

Name: Pasta With Lemon Olive Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon zest; 1/4 cup(s) lemon juice; 1/3 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 2 - large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup(s) kalamata olive, sliced (optional); 1 pint(s) cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 tablespoon(s) basil, julienned; - salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 16 ounce(s) fresh linguine; 1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese (opitonal)

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Jul 31, 2014

This is a winner on Food.com, over there it (currently) has 854 "pinches" and 10 5 star reviews. We love it at home to.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced (optional)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons basil, julienned
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
16 ounces fresh linguine
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (opitonal)

How To Make pasta with lemon olive oil

Step 1

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic cloves, Kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes.

Step 2

Cook pasta and reserve 1/4 cup (60mL) pasta water.
Step 3

Drain and toss pasta with olive oil mixture and reserved pasta water.
Step 4

Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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