Lemon Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta

I always love a light blend of pasta for either a whole meal or side dish.
Here is one of my very favorites with lots of topping suggestions!

1 pound of your favorite pasta boiled in salt water drained and tossed with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano Cheese. Set aside.

Sauce:

1 freshly squeezed lemon no pits!

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, oregano, parsley and basil dried

pinch of cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic

1/4 cup melted butter

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup grating cheese

Mix all together in a pan or microwave safe bowl, warm it up in the microwave or stove top till everything is blended together.

Pour over pasta. Garnish with suggestions below.

Garnish for photo above:

chunks of fresh mozzarella cheese

grape tomatoes cleaned and cut in half

long shredded Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil leaves

Other suggestions for topping this pasta:

Grilled Salmon

Black Olives

Freshly Sauteed Spinach

Grilled Haddock or Cod on top of the pasta

Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breast

Roasted Peppers and Artichoke Hearts

Leftover Steak

Grilled Scallops or Shrimp