Parmesan Basil Spaghetti

Name: Parmesan Basil Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This light and lemony pasta side dish is from Greenfield, Wisconsin's Sarah Briggs.

Ingredients

3 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a small custard cup, combine the oil and lemon juice. Microwave on high 20 seconds. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti and place in a serving bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 276 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

This light and lemony pasta side dish is from Greenfield, Wisconsin's Sarah Briggs.

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