Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti

Health score
5%
Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti
45 min.
4
489kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delightful and zesty side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than this Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti! This delectable recipe, which serves four, comes together in just 45 minutes and offers a refreshing twist on the classic pasta dish. With a tangy lemon sauce, nutty Parmesan cheese, and a hint of creamy sour cream, this spaghetti is the perfect addition to any meal.

At only 489 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence. The lemon and Parmesan combination brings a burst of flavor to the table, while the al dente spaghetti provides a satisfying, comforting base. The recipe calls for simple, high-quality ingredients, including fresh parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and unsalted butter, which all work together to create a balanced and mouthwatering taste experience.

Whether you're hosting a casual dinner party or just looking to spice up your weeknight meals, this Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti is sure to become a new favorite. Its versatility allows it to be served as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, making it a flexible choice for any occasion. So why not give this zesty, comforting dish a try and elevate your culinary game?

Ingredients

  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • servings pepper black to taste
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ounce cream sour
  • ounces pasta like spaghetti 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
  3. Drain and place spaghetti in a greased 1.5 quart casserole dish.
  4. Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
  5. Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
  6. Mix until smooth.
  7. Pour mixture over spaghetti in casserole dish.
  8. Mix well
  9. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through.
  10. Remove from oven, and add grated Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories489kcal
Protein8.89%
Fat53.03%
Carbs38.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.5
Glycemic Load
17.06
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.964347891186%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.63mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
6.46mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.45mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:488.6kcal
24.43%
Fat:29g
44.62%
Saturated Fat:16.58g
103.62%
Carbohydrates:46.86g
15.62%
Net Carbohydrates:44.83g
16.3%
Sugar:3.79g
4.22%
Cholesterol:79.56mg
26.52%
Sodium:134.28mg
5.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.93g
21.87%
Selenium:40.33µg
57.62%
Vitamin K:51.7µg
49.24%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.56%
Vitamin A:1134.22IU
22.68%
Phosphorus:197.28mg
19.73%
Calcium:134.89mg
13.49%
Vitamin C:9.5mg
11.51%
Magnesium:40.71mg
10.18%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.56%
Copper:0.19mg
9.38%
Zinc:1.31mg
8.76%
Fiber:2.03g
8.1%
Potassium:243.69mg
6.96%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.92%
Iron:1.02mg
5.65%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.41%
Folate:21.44µg
5.36%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.27%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.06%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.71%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.93%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.1%
Source:Allrecipes