Spaghetti with Lemon Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 lb thin spaghetti; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon lemon, zest of; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaf, chopped; ¾ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; fresh basil (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 lb thin spaghetti
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaf, chopped
¾ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
fresh basil (to garnish)

1
Add 2 tablespoons salt to 5 quarts of rapidly boiling water.
2
Stir in spaghetti and cook until al dente.
3
Drain.
4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saute pan.
5
Add zest, juice, salt and pepper.
6
Heat gently, 1 minute.
7
Toss with spaghetti.
8
Add basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss until spaghetti is evenly coated.
9
Serve in warm large bowls and garnish with extra basil leaves.
10
Pass more cheese.

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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: 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 lb thin spaghetti, 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon lemon, zest of, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Lemon 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.

Spaghetti with Lemon

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