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Lemon Parmesan Orecchiette

It's fresh, it's flavourful and effortlessly satisfying!
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 g orecchiette
  • 70 g Parmesan freshly grated and a bit more to serve
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 2 lemons (juice & zest)
  • sea salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine the lemon juice and zest, the olive oil and the grated Parmesan. Mix until the cheese melts into the oil and juice.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once it's done drain and save a little bit of pasta water if needed later on. Fold the pasta carefully into the lemon-parmesan sauce until everything is well combined.
  • Serve immediately with as much Parmesan as desired. Season with salt and pepper on the spot.
  • Enjoy!!!!
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Lemon pasta, Pasta