Giada's Lemon Spaghetti

Name: Giada's Lemon Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Spaghetti; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup (packed) sliced basil leaves; salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste; Lemon zest for garnish

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
541 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Giada's Lemon Spaghetti

Julie Valencia

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Giada's lemon spaghetti is the ultimate in easy summer eating ~ it's hot pasta tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, a little starchy water, and lots of fresh basil to seal the deal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb Spaghetti
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup (packed) sliced basil leaves
salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Lemon zest for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the spaghetti in lots of well salted water.
Meanwhile whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
When the pasta is cooked, transfer it with tongs to the bowl (it's ok if some of the pasta water comes with it.) Immediately toss vigorously to get all the pasta coated in the lemony olive oil mixture. Add a little more pasta water if needed. Add salt to taste, if necessary, and black pepper. Note: as you toss the spaghetti it will absorb some of the sauce.
Add the fresh basil and give everything a last toss, and serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of cheese, lemon zest, and more fresh cracked black pepper.

Notes

For an even quicker meal you can whisk the sauce together and stash in the fridge for a day or two. Do not slice the basil until ready to serve.
*recipe slightly adjusted from Giada de Laurentis

Nutrition Information

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Calories 541kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 183mg (8%) Potassium 206mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 193IU (4%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 541 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	541kcal	27%
Carbohydrates	58g	19%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	18g	90%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	183mg	8%
Potassium	206mg	4%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	193IU	4%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	152mg	15%
Iron	1mg	6%