Ingredients
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 tablespoons basil, julienned
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salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 lb fresh linguine
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (opitonal)
Instructions
- Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic cloves, Kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes.
- Cook pasta and reserve 1/4 cup (60mL) pasta water.
- Drain and toss pasta with olive oil mixture and reserved pasta water.
- Toss with basil and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.