5 Ingredient Spaghetti

Name: 5 Ingredient Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 , 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: one box barilla spaghetti; 2 fresh lemons; 2/3 cup olive oil; 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 pinch salt and pepper

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 8 , 8 serving(s) 🏷 Lemon

This straightforward spaghetti dish requires only five main components. It combines Barilla spaghetti with a vibrant sauce made from fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and grated Parmesan cheese, finished with chopped basil. The entire process is quick, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for a speedy yet flavourful family dinner.

Ingredients

one box barilla spaghetti
2 fresh lemons
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 pinch salt and pepper

Method

First, grate the peel from the lemons until you have 1 tablespoon of zest. Then, juice the lemons to obtain 1/2 cup of juice. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together.
While preparing the sauce, cook the pasta following the directions on its package. Once cooked, drain the spaghetti, making sure to save 1 cup of the water it was cooked in.
Transfer the drained spaghetti into the bowl with the lemon sauce. Toss everything together, incorporating the chopped basil and the reserved lemon zest. Finally, adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper as desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium128200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryLemon

AuthorMary Jenny