Spaghetti al Limone

SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE   (recipe courtesy of Cook's Illustrated)

1 lb Spaghetti

1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

1 Medium shallot, minced (3 tb)

1/4 Cup heavy cream

2 Tsp finely grated zest and 1/4 cup juice from 3 lemons

1 Oz finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving

2 Tbl shredded basil leaves

Ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Boil 4 qts water in large dutch oven. Once boils add 1 tbl salt to flavor water and add pasta, cook till al dente. RESERVE 1 & 3/4 cups pasta water, drain pasta, set aside

2. Heat 1 t/l oil in now-empty dutch oven over med heat, until shimmering. Add shallot and 1/2 tsp salt; cook until shallot is softened. Whisk 1 & 1/2 cups reserved pasta water and cream into pot; bring to simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove pot from heat, add cooked pasta, and stir until coated. Stir in remaining 3 t/l oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, cheese, and 1/2 tsp pepper

3. Cover and let pasta stand 2 minutes, tossing frequently and adjusting consistency with remaining 1/4 cup reserved pasta water if necessary. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, drizzling individual portions with oil and sprinkling with cheese

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