How to Make Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti noodles (or use your favorite pasta) (226g)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (28g)
• 1 heaping Tablespoon finely chopped shallot (see note)
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• ¾ cup heavy cream (177ml)
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus additional for topping)
• ½ teaspoon table salt, plus more to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• Fresh chopped parsley for garnish, optional