With the summer heat across the country, who wants to turn the oven on? Let’s make dinner simple. This one pot dish requires very few ingredients and comes together in no time.

Why make dinner complicated, right?

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti, linguine

2 leeks, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus more lemon zest for serving

2 sprigs of basil

1 teaspoon salt and pepper

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine the pasta, 4½ cups water, leeks, garlic, lemon zest, basil, salt and pepper in a large skillet with 2-inch sides.

2. Bring the water to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water is nearly gone and the pasta is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.

3. Add the lemon juice and Parmesan and toss to combine.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with basil leaves and lemon zest.

Also yummy served cold, Enjoy!