Lemon Spaghetti Recipe

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Lemon Spaghetti
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside. (If you choose to prepare the sauce in advance, see my note above.).
  2. Boil enough water in a large pot and add salt.
  3. Add the spaghetti and cook for 7 - 8 minutes or until pasta is tender, but still firm to the bite.
  4. Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  5. Add spaghetti to the lemon sauce and toss lightly, making sure the spaghetti is coated well with the sauce.
  6. Add the basil and lemon zest and toss again.
  7. Toss pasta with with enough reserved cooking liquid (1/4 cup at a time) to moisten it.
  8. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 832.13 Kcal (3484 kJ)
Calories from fat 401.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.64g 69%
Cholesterol 14.74mg 5%
Sodium 699.38mg 29%
Potassium 314.93mg 7%
Total Carbs 88.08g 29%
Sugars 4.49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.51g 14%
Protein 21.19g 42%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 20%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 216.4mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 405.51 Kcal (1698 kJ)
Calories from fat 195.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.75g 69%
Cholesterol 7.18mg 5%
Sodium 340.82mg 29%
Potassium 153.47mg 7%
Total Carbs 42.92g 29%
Sugars 2.19g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 14%
Protein 10.33g 42%
Vitamin C 6mg 20%
Iron 1.8mg 20%
Calcium 105.5mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.7
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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