Lemon Spaghetti Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian, Vegetarian
Lemon Spaghetti Pasta
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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
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 pound spaghetti dried
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon grated, zest
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
(5%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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