Lemon Spaghetti Pasta

Name: Lemon Spaghetti Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup Parmesan Cheese; ½ cup lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 pound Spaghetti; ¼ cup chopped parsley; 1 cup baby spinach leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

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4.9

21 reviews

Excellent

Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
480 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, Vegetarian

Lemon Spaghetti Pasta

Omar Parker

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This simple Lemon Pasta makes for a light and flavorful meal. Spaghetti noodles are tossed with freshly squeezed lemon, spinach, and fresh herbs. It's quick and easy, vegetarian, and simple to make vegan too!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup olive oil
½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional
½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
½ teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
1 pound Spaghetti dried
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon lemon zest grated

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and season well with salt. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender.
Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Return the spaghetti to the pan and add the lemon sauce, lemon zest, parsley and spinach. Gradually add the reserved cooking liquid,¼ of a cup at a time, to moisten.
Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 435mg (18%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 745IU (15%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	480kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	59g	20%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	6mg	2%
Sodium	435mg	18%
Potassium	239mg	5%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	745IU	15%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	123mg	12%
Iron	1mg	6%