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Giada's Lemon Spaghetti
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.