Lemon Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Lemon Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Spaghetti; 3 whole Lemons (approximately 1/2 Cup Juice Plus A Scant Tablespoon Of Zest); 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese; 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 cups Reserved Pasta Water; 1- 1/2 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked And Chopped; 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Spaghetti
3 whole Lemons (approximately 1/2 Cup Juice Plus A Scant Tablespoon Of Zest)
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 cups Reserved Pasta Water
1- 1/2 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked And Chopped
3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil

1
Heat a large pot of water to boiling, add a generous pinch of salt, and add spaghetti.
2
Cook until al dente (about 6 minutes for whole wheat).
3
Meanwhile, in the bottom of your serving bowl, combine lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and thyme.
4
Whisk together until incorporated.
5
Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking.
6
Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Either drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water or transfer pasta with a slotted spoon from pot to bowl.
8
(I just transfer the partially drained pasta with a slotted spoon since Im going to add cooking water to thin the sauce anyway but if you are afraid youll end up with too much water, drain it first.
9
Just make sure to reserve some of the cooking water you may need anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water.)
10
Toss pasta with sauce to coat evenly (add in reserved pasta water if needed to get it to your desired consistency) and add in chicken.
11
Stack basil leaves, roll, and chiffonade into ribbons.
12
Add to pasta and top with additional Parmesan if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Spaghetti, 3 whole Lemons (approximately 1/2 Cup Juice Plus A Scant Tablespoon Of Zest), 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme, and more.

Yes, Lemon Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Spaghetti

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