Spaghetti With Lime and Mint

• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄3 cup
• grated lime zest1 teaspoon
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• minced fresh mint leaves↗1⁄4 cup
• salt↗
• spaghetti↗1 lb
• ground black pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, add the oil, zest, garlic, mint and 1 teaspoon salt.

3. 3

   When the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.

4. 4

   Cook until al dente; drain, allowing some of the cooking water to cling to the noodles.

5. 5

   Return the dripping noodles to the pot and toss with the oil mixture.

6. 6

   Season to taste with salt and pepper; divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls and serve.