Pasta with Lemon Basil Sauce

Recipe from Everyday Italian by Giada DeLaurentiis

This lemon basil sauce is one of my favorites.  It's light but full of flavor and works well with a fresh pasta.  This dish is tasty and satisfying served on it's own, but also makes for a pleasant side to salmon.  Looking to eat healthy?  The lemon juice in the sauce stands up to whole wheat pasta.

2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
salt
pepper
fresh basil, chopped

1. Mix oil, cheese, lemon, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl.
2. Cook pasta according to directions.  Put cooked pasta in serving bowl, add basil, and toss.
3. Serve with freshly grated cheese.