Lemon Basil Spaghetti is one of those simple dishes that reminds me why I fell in love with cooking in the first place. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes at the stove, you’ll have something so bright and fresh it’ll make your whole family smile.
What makes this recipe so special is how the lemon juice and fresh basil dance together with that good olive oil—no heavy cream needed, just pure, honest flavors that let each ingredient shine. The key is using real Parmesan and tearing your basil by hand right at the end, which keeps it tender and full of life.
I love serving this on warm summer evenings when the garden’s bursting with basil, and watching my grandchildren twirl their forks and ask for seconds. It’s the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table without fuss, and that’s what home cooking is really all about.
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Lemon Basil Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Noodles
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoon Basil
Instructions
- Boil water and cook noodles 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and basil.
- Mix well.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain and separate between two plates.
- Add the olive oil and lemon mixture and serve.
