Easy Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti Recipe

With spaghetti topped with a parmesan and lemon sauce and chopped basil, this Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti recipe is fresh and light!

The next time you are in a time crunch for lunch or dinner, I hope you try out this recipe for Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti. I am completely addicted to the tangy bite of the lemon and Parmesan combination. Love it!

With spaghetti topped with a parmesan and lemon sauce and chopped basil, this Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti recipe is fresh and light!

Tip: To make this dish more substantial, add in sliced pieces of grilled chicken.

Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti

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With spaghetti topped with a parmesan and lemon sauce and chopped basil, this Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti recipe is fresh and light!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 3 lemons
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions 

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Whisk the lemon juice, oil and Parmesan in a bowl to blend.
• Drain the pasta and reserve approximately 1 c. of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and pasta water, adding 1/4 c. at a time as needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.

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For 16 years, I have been the creator & full-time blogger of Mom Spark. I’ve also created content for numerous outlets such as Good Housekeeping, Better Homes & Gardens, & Huff Post.