Sunday, February 13, 2011

5 Minute, No-Cook Pasta Sauce

Posted by Cathy | 12 Comments »»



When you are out of time this is a tasty meal to throw together.  It is pure simplicity and hardly rocket science, just a few simple ingredients thrown together that are tasty and satisfying.

This disappeared quickly at my house and was fresh and easy to eat.  I happen to keep freeze dried garlic in the kitchen and if you have some around, I highly suggest throwing some in, it was delicious.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, give it a try.




Whisk together olive oil, Parmesan and lemon juice.




Toss olive oil mixture with 1 pound just-cooked (hot) spaghetti.  Season with salt to taste.




Top each portion with lemon zest and ribbons of fresh basil.

5 minute, No- Cook Pasta Sauce

2/3 cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 pound spaghetti, cooked
Kosher salt
Lemon zest
Fresh basil

Whisk together olive oil, Parmesan and lemon juice.

Toss olive oil mixture with 1 pound just-cooked (hot) spaghetti.  Season with salt to taste. Top each portion with lemon zest and ribbons of fresh basil.

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12 Comments

  1. Lena in VT 1
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    Okay, we are having this for dinner tonight. Just have to run out and get some basil!

  2. Kristina at spabettie 2
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    some of my favorite pasta… simple ingredients taste wonderful… beautiful photo – it reminds me of spring!

  3. J3nn 3
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    I love olive oil on pasta! So simple and tasty. :)

  4. Veronica 4
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    I love this recipe! I tried this before with shrimp and it’s so yummy! Everyone should try it :)

  5. Trixxee 5
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    My husband will love this! Thank you.

  6. bellini 6
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    This is my kind of dish Cathy!!!!

  7. Philly 7
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    I love this pasta sauce. Giada adds a ladle of the pasta water to it..Goes great with fish

  8. Dirk in Maine 8
    Monday, February 14, 2011 at 2:33 am

    Made it tonight! T’was awesome.

  9. Cheryl 9
    Monday, February 14, 2011 at 2:40 am

    My anti-marinara but oh-so-pro-pasta twins will LOVE this! I’m in!

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Noble One!

  10. Susie H 10
    Monday, February 14, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Hey Cathy! Yum.yum! Know you are looking forward to Spring. I haven’t been to Mcminville since 1976. I lived in Eugene for almost 3 years. So glad you and your family are living your dream.
    God bless,
    Susie

  11. Liz C. 11
    Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 5:47 am

    Sounds too simple to be true, but it looks wonderful!

  12. Lisa 12
    Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 4:25 am

    We made this & omg.. lovely and amazing !!! I served this with with chicken kiev, go had the protein & garlic !!