Lemon Spaghetti Pasta

⏱️ 20 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Easy
Italian main course
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Nutrition per Serving
480
Calories
13g
Protein
59g
Carbs
21g
Fat

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!

📝 Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 pound spaghetti (dried)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (grated)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  2. 2Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and season well with salt. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender.
  3. 3Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  4. 4Return the spaghetti to the pan and add the lemon sauce, lemon zest, parsley and spinach. Gradually add the reserved cooking liquid,1/4 of a cup at a time, to moisten.
  5. 5Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by deliciouseveryday.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.