Lemon Spaghetti with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts Recipe

Name: Lemon Spaghetti with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Walnuts, Chopped; 2 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Spaghetti; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Lemon; 1/4 cups Pasta Cooking Water; 1 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt; 1/4 cups Feta Cheese Crumbles; 1 cup Spinach; Pepper To Taste; 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Servings: persons

1
Heat a saute pan on high heat.
2
Add chopped walnuts and toast for about 1 minute.
3
Be careful not to burn them; they will smell nutty as soon as theyre finished.
4
Set aside.
5
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti about 8 minutes.
6
Right before you drain the pasta, grab a coffee cup and take out about 1/4 cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
7
Heat saute pan on medium heat and add olive oil and minced garlic.
8
Saute garlic until soft.
9
Add drained pasta to pan and toss.
10
Using a microplane zester, zest half of the lemon and add it to the pan.
11
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze each half onto the pasta.
12
Add pasta water, Greek yogurt, feta cheese and spinach, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and spinach has wilted.
13
Add pepper to taste.
14
Top with Parmesan cheese and walnuts.

197

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Walnuts, Chopped, 2 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Spaghetti, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Spaghetti with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts 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.

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Lemon Spaghetti with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts

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Variations & substitutions

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