4.9 from 21 votes
Lemon Spaghetti Pasta
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!
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
480 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, Vegetarian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% 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.