BASIL, LEMON & PARMESAN LINGUINE (V)

Nutritional values per 2 serving:

calories 425, protein 12g, fat 28g (saturated 6.8g), carbs 34g (sugar 1.1g), sodium 336mg

(VN)* substitute: omit Parmesan cheese or use vegan alternative

INGREDIENTS

• 200g linguine or spaghetti
• 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice & zest
• 3 ½ tbsp (40g) grated vegetarian Italian hard cheese substitute for Parmesan
• small bunch (about 25g) basil, leaves picked
• freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

• Prepare the pasta in plenty of well-salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
• Whilst the pasta is cooking, add the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and Parmesan to a large saucepan on low heat and mix well.
• When the pasta is done use tongs to remove from the water directly to the saucepan, taking along a little pasta water.
• Add the basil leaves and toss to combine. If needed add a tablespoon of pasta water to loosen the pasta.
• Serve with a grind of black pepper, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

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