Easy Lemon Pasta
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Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 lb. whole grain spaghetti
- 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 12 oz. chicken sausage
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to instructions in a large pot. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic, salt and pepper. Stir for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant.
- Add the spaghetti back into the pot with the lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir in 3/4 cup of reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Slice and cook the chicken sausages in a skillet over medium heat until they are heated through.
- Remove the lemon pasta from the pot. Add the vegetable oil to the same pot. Add grape tomatoes and cover with a lid. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook the tomatoes for 3–4 minutes, occasionally stirring until they darken in color.
- Top the pasta with the sausages and tomatoes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1055mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 628IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition Facts
Easy Lemon Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
525
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
1055
mg
46
%
Potassium
291
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
66
g
22
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
628
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
119
mg
12
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
One of my favorites!
So good! Love this recipe. Comes together so quickly.