Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta Recipe

To cook the pasta

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and then add a generous amount of salt.
2. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
3. Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.

Whilst the pasta is cooking

1. Zest the lemons into a small bowl and then squeeze the juice into a measuring cup.
2. When your pasta is about 3 minutes from being cooked pour the heavy cream into a pan. Add the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the cream over medium heat for about 2 minutes until it comes to a simmer.
4. Pour the cream mixture over the drained pasta, stir well then add the lemon juice. Stir to ensure the pasta is evenly coated and then cook over medium-low heat for a minute until everything is glossy and coated in the sauce.
5. Add a splash of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce as needed.
6. Stir the basil through the pasta and serve.
7. Parmesan is optional but good!