Light Lemon Spaghetti with Spinach
User Reviews
4.7
38 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Light Lemon Spaghetti with Spinach
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Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 6-9 cups baby spinach fresh, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup chicken broth low-sodium
- lemon about 1 teaspoon or so, zest of 1
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice from about 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water and set aside.
- While the noodles are boiling, in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until melted. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Toss in the chopped spinach and pour in the chicken broth. Simmer the mixture 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Toss in the cooked noodles, using tongs or two forks to lift the noodles up and over to distribute the spinach mixture.
- Add the lemon zest and juice. Toss the noodle mixture and heat through, 1-2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Rinsing the Noodles: I know generally it's looked down on to rinse noodles but after making this dish over and over and over, I hated how the noodles were sticky and gummy and found that a quick rinse (not a soak, just a rinse) in cool water after draining gives them the perfect texture for the dish.
- Oil/Butter: I've used olive oil and coconut oil in place of the butter at times but usually come back to the bit of butter because of the flavor; however, you could definitely use what you prefer for the oil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
38 reviews
Excellent
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