Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti

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This is one of those 'much more than the sum of its parts' recipes. It's great with a salad, perfect for vegetarians and children, and makes a wonderful side dish with chicken or seafood.

Submitted by SABRINATEE
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and place spaghetti in a greased 1.5 quart casserole dish.

  3. Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth. Pour mixture over spaghetti in casserole dish. Mix well

  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. Remove from oven, and add grated Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

491 Calories
30g Fat
46g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 491
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 18g 91%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g 23%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 143mg 11%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 248mg 5%

* 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.