Giada's Lemon Spaghetti
Giada's lemon spaghetti is the ultimate in easy summer eating ~ it's hot pasta tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, a little starchy water, and lots of fresh basil to seal the deal.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (packed) sliced basil leaves
- salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in lots of well salted water.
- Meanwhile whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- When the pasta is cooked, transfer it with tongs to the bowl (it's ok if some of the pasta water comes with it.) Immediately toss vigorously to get all the pasta coated in the lemony olive oil mixture. Add a little more pasta water if needed. Add salt to taste, if necessary, and black pepper. Note: as you toss the spaghetti it will absorb some of the sauce.
- Add the fresh basil and give everything a last toss, and serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of cheese, lemon zest, and more fresh cracked black pepper.
Notes
For an even quicker meal you can whisk the sauce together and stash in the fridge for a day or two. Do not slice the basil until ready to serve.
*recipe slightly adjusted from Giada de Laurentis
Nutrition
Calories: 541 kcal · Carbohydrates: 58 g · Protein: 14 g · Fat: 28 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 18 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 183 mg · Potassium: 206 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 193 IU · Vitamin C: 8 mg · Calcium: 152 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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