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lemon-basil spaghetti
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Lemon-Basil Spaghetti

Lemon-Basil Spaghetti - refreshing, healthy and utterly delicious pasta dish made with lemon sauce, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. This is a perfect as lunch or a quick dinner
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Noodles
Keyword: Lemon-Basil Spaghetti
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (250g) spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 oz (120g) cherry tomatoes, quartered

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to the package instruction, about 9 minutes. Drain the spaghetti, set aside.
  • Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
  • Add the lemon oil to the spaghetti in a pot; toss until pasta is evenly coated with the lemon oil mixture. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon zest and diced cherry tomatoes, mix gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 878mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g