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Lemon Parsley Pasta

Lemon Parsley Pasta is bright, garlicky, and full of rich Parmesan flavor. It makes a great side dish or bed for chicken or fish. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 30998 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. thin spaghetti $0.50
  • 1 Fresh Lemon $0.89
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced $0.16
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley $0.70
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • 2 Tbsp butter $0.14
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan $0.22
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and boil until tender (about 7-8 minutes). Drain the pasta in a colander.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, zest the lemon (you'll need about 1 Tbsp). Chop the parsley and combine it with the Parmesan, lemon zest, and pepper in a bowl. Set the bowl aside.
  3. While the pasta is draining, add the olive oil and minced garlic to the pot used to cook the pasta. Sauté the garlic in the oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until it becomes fragrant.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and add the drained pasta and butter to the pot with the garlic. Toss the pasta until the residual heat has melted the butter and the pasta is coated in garlic and butter.
  5. Add the parsley Parmesan mixture to the pot and toss to coat again. Squeeze about 1 Tbsp of the lemon juice over the pasta and season with salt (about ¼ tsp). Toss to combine, then taste, and adjust the salt, pepper, or Parmesan to your liking. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 309.98kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44.45g (15%) Protein 8.55g (17%) Fat 10.85g (17%) Sodium 276.35mg (12%) Fiber 2.28g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30998

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 309.98kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 44.45g 15%
Protein 8.55g 17%
Fat 10.85g 17%
Sodium 276.35mg 12%
Fiber 2.28g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.