Spaghetti with Lemon and Olive Oil (al Limone)

Name: Spaghetti with Lemon and Olive Oil (al Limone)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry spaghetti; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion; 3 cloves garlic; ¼ cup heavy cream; 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest; ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 TB shredded fresh basil leaves

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
436 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Spaghetti with Lemon and Olive Oil (al Limone)

Iris Warren

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This Spaghetti with Lemon and Olive Oil is perfect anytime you want a taste of spring, regardless of the season. It's bright, cheery, and full of delicious flavors. Parmesan, garlic, and fresh basil add to the wonder of this easy (and healthy!) dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb dry spaghetti
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion minced
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest about 2 lemons
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 TB shredded fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, bring generously salted water to boil. Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water. Drain the rest of water from pasta, but do not rinse. Set aside.
Heat half of the olive oil in now empty pot until shimmering. Add onion and garlic and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Stir and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups reserved pasta water and heavy cream into the pot. Bring to simmer and cook 2 minutes. Remove pot from heat and return pasta to pot. Stir until coated. Stir in rest of the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Toss to coat, adding more of the reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency. stir in fresh basil and season with additional kosher salt to taste. Serve warm, with freshly shaved Parmesan for garnish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 142mg (6%) Potassium 222mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 247IU (5%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	436kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	59g	20%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	142mg	6%
Potassium	222mg	5%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	247IU	5%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	129mg	13%
Iron	1mg	6%