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Citrusy Spaghetti with Parmesan and Basil

A delightful spaghetti dish that dances on your palate with the zesty flavor of fresh lemon and infused with rich garlic and unique notes of white wine. Tossed in a buttery sauce and finished with robust shavings of parmesan for a balanced, yet exciting culmination of flavors, and fresh basil leaves...
5
25 min
TOTAL TIME
402
CALORIES
$1.15
PER SERVING
Citrusy Spaghetti with Parmesan and Basil
Directions
PASTA
10 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
SAUCE
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes aromatic. Ensure not to burn the garlic.
3
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, dry white wine, and freshly chopped basil. Let the sauce simmer on medium-low heat until it reduces by half.
COMBINATION
4
Add the drained spaghetti into the skillet. Toss well to ensure every strand of pasta is coated with the sauce. If the pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
TOPPING
5
Distribute the spaghetti among serving dishes and top each with a generous amount of shaved parmesan. Serve immediately while hot.
Health Info
Macros
58g
CARBS
10g
FAT
14g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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