Step 1

Cook pasta according to packet instructions, drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water (optional)

Step 2

Add cooked pasta to fry pan, turn to a medium heat, dollop in parsley pesto and stir till combined. For a thinner sauce, pour in reserved pasta water and continue to stir till consistently combined

Step 3

Squeeze lemon half over pasta and stir to mix through

Step 4

Serve with parmesan cheese, cracked pepper and chopped parsley