5.0 from 3 votes
Lemon Spaghetti
This quick and easy Lemon Spaghetti has a tasty, herby light taste that's perfect for Spring dinners!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 643 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 8 large basil leaves
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti to al dente and drain completely. Replace pot to medium heat.
- Melt butter and cook garlic 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in evaporated milk, lemon, salt and pepper. Cook another 2 minutes, simmering gently.
- Reduce heat to low and toss with spaghetti, basil and cheese. Continue tossing until sauce starts sticking to pasta and becoming thicker, about 5 minutes. Taste, adjust salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
643kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
94g
(31%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
529IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
388mg
(39%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 643kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 529IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.