Lemon Pepper Pasta with Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 180 g spaghetti
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 0.5 tsp salt(optional)
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (finely grated)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 9–10 minutes; reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, whisk olive oil with lemon zest, lemon juice, and cracked black pepper in a large serving bowl.

3. 3

   Add the drained pasta to the bowl and toss well. Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to make a glossy sauce, then taste and adjust with more pepper and a little salt if desired.

4. 4

   Serve immediately, topping with optional Parmesan if using.