Noodles
Lemony Spaghetti with Parmesan & Thyme
This simple lemony spaghetti with Parmesan and thyme is delicious on its own or jazzed up with leftover cooked chicken or veggies.
22 min
Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
Easy
Level
2
Servings
This simple lemony spaghetti with Parmesan and thyme is delicious on its own or jazzed up with leftover cooked chicken or veggies.
Ingredients
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8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or more to taste
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⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Return the pot to medium heat. Add butter, oil, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper and the reserved 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir to combine. Return the spaghetti to the pot along with Parmesan. Toss well to coat. Serve hot.
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