Method
- Cook pasta as per packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, toast your pine nuts and set aside.
- In a large pan, pour a cup of pasta cooking water and pepper. Add butter and stir until the butter is melted and bubbling.
- In a separate bowl, mix the parmesan and lemon zest with a little pasta water. Stir until you get a smooth paste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan, stir in the cheese mixture and mascarpone.
- To serve, add a fresh squeeze of lemon over the pasta and top with pine nuts. Top with fresh basil.
Tip: If you don’t have mascarpone, you can replace this with cream instead.