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

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

Easy Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti

This lemon parmesan spaghetti recipe is fresh and light. Spaghetti is topped with parmesan and lemon sauce and chopped basil.

Tip: Add sliced pieces of grilled chicken to make this dish more substantial.

Easy Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti

Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti Recipe

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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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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 545 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, about 3 lemons
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

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 cup of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and pasta water, adding 1/4 cup at a time, as needed, to moisten.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword dinner, lemon, pasta, spaghetti
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