LEMON SPAGHETTI

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This recipe came from Giada de Laurentis on the Food Network. I saw her make this and I was amazed at how simple it was! It's like being a gourmet cook yet fooling everyone--!!! Tastes so light and fresh, but yet so satisfying for those pasta cravings we sometimes get! Very Italian...Yum!

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb spaghetti
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh is best)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons, and try not to use the store-bought juice)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground if possible
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions (until al-dente') Stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and add the reserved cooking liquid and toss again. (Adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten.).
  • Season with the salt & pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.2, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 844.5, Carbohydrate 88.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 4, Protein 21.6

Lisa Ebo
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


ATV trail riders
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lemony flavor, and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli.


Most Lovely
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add different vegetables, proteins, and cheeses to suit your taste.


Mohammed Edrees
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I've even made it for company, and they loved it.


Aamir Siddiqui
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. I think I added too much lemon juice.


Nika Najafi1389
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some red pepper flakes and garlic powder, and it was much better.


Luis Ramirez
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I love the bright and tangy flavor of this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Mohammed Shejin
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really affordable, which is a bonus.


Hayley Clark Ford
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I would have liked this dish more if it had more vegetables in it. I added some broccoli and zucchini, and it was much better.


EASTWOOD MAKUNGU
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This was a really easy recipe to follow. I'm a beginner cook, and I was able to make it without any problems.


Loum Daniel (Slimdaddyug)
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but this dish was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Neal Wright
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This recipe was a little too lemony for my taste, but I think I just added too much lemon juice. I'll try it again with less next time.


Rahmat king khan
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I've been making this lemon spaghetti recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that's always a crowd-pleaser.


Taisal Uddin
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This lemon spaghetti dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were bright and tangy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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