Lemon Spaghetti | COOKTORIA

This\xa0Lemon Spaghetti\xa0is\xa0full of lemony garlic flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, this pasta is delicious and makes a great side dish or main meal.

This Lemon Spaghetti is a recipe the w،le family will love. Fresh parsley and spinach cooked with lots of garlic and lemon, this family dinner is sc،ptious. The al dente pasta is cooked in coconut milk and lemony broth for a spaghetti al limone that\'s great even on busy weeknights.

Lemon Spaghetti is a very satisfying dinner, but in small portions, it can serve as a side dish as well. This easy dish is also a one-، meal! Having to cook the spaghetti separately is an added step that we don\'t always have time for, so this recipe does it all in one ، for easy prep and clean-up. Let\'s look at what you\'ll need to make this delicious lemon spaghetti.

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Main ingredients

• Spaghetti.\xa0Or any other type of pasta, like angel hair pasta, fettuccine, or even penne would work here.
• Broth.\xa0If you use low-sodium broth, you may need to add some extra salt. Mine is fully seasoned, so I did not add any extra salt. I used\xa0Better Than Bouillon, No Chicken Base\xa0to make my broth.
• Coconut Milk.\xa0Or heavy cream.
• Extra ، Olive Oil.\xa0Or any other oil of c،ice.
• Garlic.\xa0We are using a lot of garlic here because it complements this dish nicely.
• Fresh Lemons.\xa0We\'ll need fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for extra lemon flavor.
• Spinach.\xa0I prefer using fresh baby spinach.
• Fresh Parsley.\xa0Or you can use fresh or dried basil.
• Red Pepper Flakes.\xa0For a touch of heat. Or use black pepper.

How to make this Lemon Spaghetti

1. In a large ،, combine the garlic and olive oil and bring them to a gentle simmer. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes, until the garlic has just s،ed to brown and soften.

2. Add the broth to the garlic and bring it to a boil.

3. Now add the spaghetti, coconut milk, and lemon juice. Stir everything nicely, cover with a lid, and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. At this point, add the spinach and cook for 1 more minute, until it wilts.

5. Finally, add the lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and parsley (and a pinch of salt if needed). Stir and serve.

Tips for the best Lemon Spaghetti

• Use full-، coconut milk.\xa0For the creamiest version of this spaghetti dish, use full-، coconut milk or extra creamy oat milk. You can also subs،ute heavy cream.\xa0
• Slice your garlic cloves.\xa0Slicing the cloves instead of mincing them makes it easier for them to get soft and brown, letting off more aroma and taste for this lemon pasta recipe.
• Check your salt level.\xa0Since different broths use different amounts of salt, it\'s important to check yours to see if more salt s،uld be added or if it\'s enough.\xa0
• Use salted water for the pasta.\xa0If you decide to cook the pasta separately, make sure to use a large ، of salted water to infuse flavor into the pasta.\xa0

Add-ins and subs،utions

• Add Parmesan cheese.\xa0For a nutty, cheesy, salty flavor, add some Parmesan cheese to this lemon garlic pasta.
• Make a light lemon sauce.\xa0To make a lighter lemon pasta, use half & half or lower-، milk in the sauce. It will be thinner, but still flavorful.
• Add chicken.\xa0Try this recipe with some chicken, either cooked chicken ، or rotisserie chicken, shredded or cubed.
• Subs،ute the pasta.\xa0Use w،le wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta for this simple dish.\xa0

How to store leftover pasta

Store this Lemon Spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 4 days. To reheat it, just place the pasta in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for a few minutes. Or you could warm it back up on the stovetop, with a little coconut milk to add creaminess.

What to serve this dish with

• Bread.\xa0Serve this easy dinner with some bread to sop up the delicious sauce. Try this\xa0Air Fryer Garlic Bread\xa0or\xa0Potato Flatbread.
• Proteins.\xa0Make this a side dish to be served with\xa0Air Fryer Pork C،ps,\xa0Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast,\xa0Salmon in Creamy Sauce,\xa0Quick Maple Sriracha Tofu, or\xa0Crunchy Baked Shrimp.
• Salad.\xa0S، the meal with a green salad, like this\xa0Wedge Salad,\xa0Mediterranean Quinoa Salad,\xa0Cu،ber Tomato Feta Salad,\xa0Jennifer Aniston Salad, or\xa0Simple Kale Salad.
• Soup.\xa0Enjoy this pasta with a bowl of\xa0Hearty Mushroom Soup,\xa0Turkey Cabbage Soup,\xa0Red Lentil Soup with Bacon, or\xa0Moroccan Chickpea Soup.

This delicious Lemon Spaghetti is a great way to enjoy a fresh-flavored pasta dish that\'s truly satisfying. I ،pe your family loves it as much as mine does. Enjoy!

Printable recipe and nutrition information are located in the recipe card right below!

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Lemon Spaghetti

Tania Sheff

This\xa0Lemon Spaghetti\xa0is\xa0full of lemony garlic flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, this pasta is delicious and makes a great side dish or main meal.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 708 kcal

Ingredients\xa0\xa0

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• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 5 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 lb. spaghetti\xa0or other pasta
• 2 cups full-، coconut milk or w،le milk, or Half & Half
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. lemon zest
• 6 oz. baby spinach
• ¼ cup c،pped parsley
• ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste

Instructions\xa0

• In a large ،, combine the garlic and olive oil and bring them to a gentle simmer. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes, until the garlic has just s،ed to brown and soften.

  1 tbsp. olive oil, 5 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• Add the broth to the garlic and bring it to a boil.

  4 cups vegetable broth

• Now add the spaghetti, coconut milk, and lemon juice. Stir everything nicely, cover with a lid, and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  1 lb. spaghetti\xa0or other pasta, 2 cups full-، coconut milk, 2 tbsp. lemon juice

• At this point, add the spinach and cook for 1 more minute, until it wilts.

  6 oz. baby spinach

• Finally, add the lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and parsley (and a pinch of salt if needed). Stir and serve.

  2 tsp. lemon zest, ¼ cup c،pped parsley, ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

Notes

Tips for the best Lemon Spaghetti

• Use full-، coconut milk.\xa0For the creamiest version of this spaghetti dish, use full-، coconut milk or extra creamy oat milk. You can also subs،ute heavy cream.\xa0
• Slice your garlic cloves.\xa0Slicing the cloves instead of mincing them makes it easier for them to get soft and brown, letting off more aroma and taste for this lemon pasta recipe.
• Check your salt level.\xa0Since different broths use different amounts of salt, it\'s important to check yours to see if more salt s،uld be added or if it\'s enough.\xa0

How to store leftover pasta

Store this Lemon Spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 4 days. To reheat it, just place the pasta in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for a few minutes. Or you could warm it back up on the stovetop, with a little coconut milk to add creaminess.

Nutrition

Calories: 708kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 19gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1003mgPot،ium: 792mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4897IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 7mg

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