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Lemon Spaghetti
Light and bright, this fresh, fantastic, 15-minute Lemon Spaghetti recipe is simple, stunningly beautiful, and super easy to make!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 735 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin spaghetti
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅔ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest divided
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, whisk the oil, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a large serving bowl.
- Drain the pasta and transfer it to the serving bowl with the lemon sauce. Toss to coat the pasta.
- Add the pepper and salt and toss. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Add the chopped parsley and toss. Top with the remaining lemon zest.
- Serve warm with lemon slices for garnish, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
735kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Potassium
332mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
452IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 735
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 735kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.