Spaghetti al Melone

Name: Spaghetti al Melone
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti pasta; 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan; 1 (2 pound) cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, diced into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature; 1/4 cup whiskey; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon); 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning