Lemon Pasta

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Lemon Pasta is a refreshing and tangy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with a creamy lemon sauce, which is made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is not only delicious, but it is also quick and easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Recipe Yield 14.12 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 3.53 oz

Ingredients

10.59 oz

spaghetti

2 pieces

Lemon

3 cloves

garlic

1.77 oz

parmesan cheese

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Black pepper

Directions

Boiling

Step 1

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Sautéing

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

2 mins
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
Stirring

Step 3

Add the juice of two lemons to the skillet and stir to combine.

1 mins
Prep Time
1 mins
Cook Time
Stirring

Step 4

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the lemon sauce.

1 mins
Prep Time
1 mins
Cook Time
Stirring

Step 5

Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

1 mins
Prep Time
1 mins
Cook Time
Plating

Step 6

Serve the lemon pasta hot and garnish with lemon zest and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

0 mins
Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time

Nutrition Facts

Carbs (73.65%)
Protein (13.6%)
Fat (12.75%)

Fat:
5 g (45 kcal)

Protein:
12 g (48 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
65 g (260 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 12.355 kcal 0.62%
Vitamin A 0.353 IU 0.04%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0706 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0353 g 0.03%
Fat 0.1765 g 0.13%
Carbohydrates 2.2945 g 0.46%
Sodium 17.65 mg 3.53%
Fibers 0.1412 g 0.37%
Sugars 0.0706 g 0%
Protein 0.4236 g 0.5%
Vitamin C 1.059 mg 1.18%
Calcium 0.353 mg 0.07%
Iron 0.5295 mg 0.11%
Potassium 7.06 mg 1.41%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0.1765 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.0353 mg 0.24%
Zinc 0.0353 mg 0.01%
Selenium 0.5295 mcg 0.11%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Seasonality Summer Fall
Cuisines Italian Chinese Mediterranean
Course Salads Soups Snacks
Cultural Chinese New Year
Cost $10 to $20
Demographics Teen Friendly Diabetic Friendly Heart Healthy
Diet DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Weight Watchers (WW) Diet Volumetrics Diet Paleo Diet The Whole30 Diet Atkins Diet Ketogenic Diet
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Easy

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