Lemon Spaghetti from Giada
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly simple, Giada’s Lemon Spaghetti is a standout dish that beautifully balances bold citrus flavors with creamy Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest infuse the spaghetti with vibrant flavor, while a silky olive oil and Parmesan sauce provides a touch of indulgence. Finished with chopped fresh basil and a sprinkle of black pepper, this light yet satisfying pasta is as refreshing as it is comforting. Serve it as a flavorful main dish or a unique side at your next dinner gathering. This is the ultimate pasta recipe for lemon lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the spaghetti to the pot and cook until al dente according to the package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the spaghetti.
While the spaghetti is cooking, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the drained spaghetti to the bowl with the lemon mixture, tossing to coat the pasta thoroughly.
If the pasta seems dry, add the reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Garnish with chopped basil and additional Parmesan if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.5 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.3 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 5070 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.2 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 95.6 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2094 mg | 161% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
