2-3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
1 pound long pasta - like spaghetti
10 tablespoons unsalted butter - the highest quality you can find
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves - chopped
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lemon infused olive oil to finish (optional)
6 sprigs fresh basil for garnish