Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 18, 2003

Wonderful! I changed the recipe a bit, though, to make it a main dish instead of a side dish. First, I sauteed a bit of garlic in the butter before mixing the sauce. Second, I used penne pasta instead of spaghetti. And finally, I added a cup of broccoli florets. Mmmm, served with garlic toast and a salad, this was wonderful. Oh yes...instead of baking it in the oven (its just too hot for that) I cooked it on high in the microwave 5 minutes, and added a little milk when stirring the cheese in. Simply a fantastic dish, even my husband, the devoted carnivore, loved it.

—VALIERRAN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 10, 2003

This recipe makes for an interesting experience; however, it just seems like something is missing. It's not something I'm likely to make a second time.

—ASUTTLES

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83 Ratings

Jan 08, 2012

With a few modifications that suited my tastes better, this was absolutely a five star dish. I skipped the lemon zest and without it this had just the desired fresh, delicate hint of lemon. The baking method didn’t appeal to me. I saw that as an unnecessary step that would just take extra time. I wanted to keep it simple and I wanted the dish to be creamy and saucy, so I simply prepared the sauce, adding some fresh minced garlic to the melted butter, then finished the sauce as directed before tossing it with the pasta (I used pappardelle, a sort of wide fettucine). We really enjoyed this, particularly alongside “Grilled BBQ Meatloaf,” also from this site, and Brussels sprouts with bacon.

—naples34102

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Oct 08, 2003

This was so good and amazingly simple to make. The pasta has a strong lemony flavor and my family loved it. Even my 16 month old couldn't get enough. I am already wondering what I can add to make a full meal. I think next time I will try adding some broccoli, mushrooms and chicken breasts. This is one we will keep around for a long time.

—Navy_Mommy

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Aug 18, 2003

WE LOVED THIS! Perfect amt of lemon taste, but then again, I ommitted the zest. I added 2 boneless, cooked chicken breasts (cubed) and 1/2c fresh broccoli. I was a tad on the dry side (I assume due to my additions) and when I make this next time, I will use 12oz pasta, same amt of chicken (or perhaps shrimp), 1cup broccoli and double the sauce. A great, easy recipe that's sure to impress! We loved the recipe Sandy T!

—DREGINEK

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Aug 10, 2003

Very tasty even if you are not a lemon fan. It sounded weird at first but once it was baked it was divine. Definetly a keeper.

—JESSY83

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Jul 09, 2003

This is so great on either a hot sunmmer day or a say when you want something light and delicious. Reminds me of a pasta dish Frank Sinatra made. And yes lemmon and cheese work well together.

—BETHHARTFORD

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Jun 21, 2005

This is the kind of recipe that I scour this website for. It's original and delicious! I will admit that I took a cue from another reviewer and substituted orange juice. It's what I had on hand. I also mixed the parmesan and parsley into the sauce and sprinkled only a little parmesan on top before I baked. I'm so pleased that I'm quite anxious to try it again with the lemon juice. I may take it slow and only add two tablespoons and give it a taste. Anyway, it's great! Thanks!

—TARAKAYE

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Nutrition

Calories
491 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
45.7 g
15%

Cholesterol
70 mg
23%

Fat
29.5 g
45%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
11.3 g
23%

Sodium
211 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 491
Calories from Fat: 266

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.5g 45 %
Saturated Fat 18.2g 91 %
Cholesterol 70mg 23 %
Sodium 211mg 8 %
Potassium 248mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 45.7g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 11.3g 23 %
Sugars 2g
Vitamin A 22 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 21 %
Thiamin 61 %
Niacin 51 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 81 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.