Lemon Spaghetti

Name: Lemon Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 16 ounces Spaghetti; 2 lemons; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
8
Calories
365 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

Lemon Spaghetti

Tatum Murray

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This fresh Lemon Spaghetti is full of tangy, lemony flavor and is SO easy to make! It's flavorfully sprinkled with sliced fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings

16 ounces Spaghetti
2 lemons
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt more to taste if needed
ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest from the spaghetti.
While pasta is cooking, zest and juice the lemons. You should get about 1/2 cup of lemon juice. If not, fill up the rest of the 1/2 cup with bottled lemon juice.
In a small bowl, add lemon juice, olive oil, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined.
Toss spaghetti with the lemon sauce until it is evenly coated. Add lemon zest and basil.
Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce clings to the pasta and thickens a little.
Top with more fresh basil, lemon zest, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

This lemon pasta recipe comes together so quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights, but also busy weekdays too! Pack leftovers in an airtight container, add a little broccoli and some sliced chicken or salmon, and you have a beautiful lunch for the next day that everyone will be envious of.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 318mg (13%) Potassium 172mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	365kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	6mg	2%
Sodium	318mg	13%
Potassium	172mg	4%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	94IU	2%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	90mg	9%
Iron	1mg	6%