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.
Lena in VT says
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 5:57 pmOkay, we are having this for dinner tonight. Just have to run out and get some basil!
Kristina at spabettie says
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 6:19 pmsome of my favorite pasta… simple ingredients taste wonderful… beautiful photo – it reminds me of spring!
J3nn says
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 6:53 pmI love olive oil on pasta! So simple and tasty. 🙂
Veronica says
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 7:51 pmI love this recipe! I tried this before with shrimp and it’s so yummy! Everyone should try it 🙂
Trixxee says
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 8:24 pmMy husband will love this! Thank you.
bellini says
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 9:18 pmThis is my kind of dish Cathy!!!!
Philly says
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 9:25 pmI love this pasta sauce. Giada adds a ladle of the pasta water to it..Goes great with fish
Dirk in Maine says
Monday, February 14, 2011 at 2:33 amMade it tonight! T’was awesome.
Cheryl says
Monday, February 14, 2011 at 2:40 amMy anti-marinara but oh-so-pro-pasta twins will LOVE this! I’m in!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Noble One!
Susie H says
Monday, February 14, 2011 at 5:29 pmHey 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
Liz C. says
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 5:47 amSounds too simple to be true, but it looks wonderful!
Lisa says
Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 4:25 amWe made this & omg.. lovely and amazing !!! I served this with with chicken kiev, go had the protein & garlic !!