Lemon Zest Pasta

Name: Lemon Zest Pasta
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. spaghetti; 1 1/2 c. basil leaves; 1 tsp. lemon thyme leaves; 1 tbsp. oregano leaves; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tbsp. butter spread (like Bestlife Buttery Spread); 1/2 tsp. truffle salt (or kosher salt); 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; Zest of 1 lemon

Published: Mar 29, 2012

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Cook Time:

7 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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"This recipe came from having nothing in the house but a box of spaghetti and some lemons. I grab whatever fresh herbs are available in my garden, about two handfuls' worth, total. I usually serve the pasta with a nice piece of fish grilled on the panini press for a few minutes." — Oprah Winfrey

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Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti
1 1/2 cups basil leaves
1 tsp. lemon thyme leaves
1 Tbsp. oregano leaves
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter spread (like Bestlife Buttery Spread)
1/2 tsp. truffle salt (or kosher salt)
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Step 1Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Blend the herbs, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor. When pasta is al dente, drain and toss with herb mixture, butter spread, truffle salt, and black pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.