LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH PARMESAN

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A friend told me she had been making a dish like this recently so I decided to give it a go. Very light and fresh - perfect for summer supper with a green salad.

Provided by lizeroo

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups cooked spaghetti
4 -5 minced garlic cloves
1 large lemon, juice and zest of
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil or 2 -3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, torn
1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, use the real thing

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to pkg directions.
  • While pasta cooks, in a large frying pan, saute garlic in oil over low heat until golden.
  • Drain cooked pasta and add to garlic and oil, increasing heat to medium, tossing until well coated.
  • Add lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh basil and remove from heat. Toss until well mixed.
  • Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.3, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 385.2, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 22.1

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