Ingredients

  • 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 450 g packages spaghettini
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes
  • 1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, chives or parsley)
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Brin a large sauce pan of salted water to a boil.
  • Finely grate peel from lemon and squeeze out 1/3 cup juice.
  • Place in a bowl, along with 2 tbsp oil, Parmesan cheese and salt.
  • Stir together.
  • Add pasta to boiling water, Cook until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Set aside 2 tbsp of pasta cooking water.
  • Drain pasta.
  • When pasta is nearly cooked, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large deep frying pan on medium low.
  • Add garlic and chili flakes.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add pasta, pasta water and Parmesan mixture to garlic.
  • Toss gently 1 minute and then add herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss to coat and serve with additional Parmesan.