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
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
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Lisa Ebo
ebo.l51@gmail.comI'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
t.atv52@aol.comThis 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
mostlovely@hotmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. You can add different vegetables, proteins, and cheeses to suit your taste.
Mohammed Edrees
mohammed5@yahoo.comThis 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
s_a19@aol.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. I think I added too much lemon juice.
Nika Najafi1389
nika_n38@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some red pepper flakes and garlic powder, and it was much better.
Luis Ramirez
r_luis@gmail.comI love the bright and tangy flavor of this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta.
Mohammed Shejin
mohammed-shejin90@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really affordable, which is a bonus.
Hayley Clark Ford
hayley-c@aol.comI 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
eastwood-makungu@hotmail.comThis 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)
l.d17@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of lemon, but this dish was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Neal Wright
w_n@gmail.comThis 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
rahmat_k76@yahoo.comI'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
u-t@hotmail.comThis 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.