Limone is Italian for lemon, and when you combine it with spaghetti, the end result is a fast, refreshing, delicious dish of pasta…perfect for a hot summer evening.

To begin, squeeze the juice from one lemon (ensure to discard the seeds).

Place the lemon juice in a bowl and add 1 1/2c grated Parmigiano cheese (or more) and mix well. Slowly drizzle in a good 1/2c extra virgin olive oil and continue to mix well.

Season with salt and pepper. At this point, the mixture should resemble a paste. Set aside until the pasta is cooked al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve some of the cooking water. Place the pasta in a serving dish and add the lemon juice mixture. Mix well and add cooking water to thin the sauce if needed.

Pucker up and enjoy!

Buon appetito!