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Spaghetti with lemons and tapenade

Name: Spaghetti with lemons and tapenade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 350g spaghetti; 2 lemons, zested, juiced; 250g mascarpone; 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 4 tablespoons good-quality olive tapenade

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Making a tasty meal with just a few ingredients is easier than you think - the proof is in our tasty pasta dish with lemon, cheese and olive tapenade.

350g spaghetti
2 lemons, zested, juiced
250g mascarpone
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons good-quality olive tapenade

Method

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Cook the pasta following packet directions or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the zest and place remaining zest in a pan with the mascarpone, lemon juice and reserved water to just heat through. Season with salt and pepper, then return the pasta to the pan and toss to combine. Add 4 tablespoons of parmesan, then divide between bowls. Add a dollop of tapenade to each and serve with remaining parmesan and zest.

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