Spaghetti with Spinach, Garlic and Lemon

Spaghetti with Spinach, Garlic and Lemon
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 487.1
  • Total Fat: 19.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.2 mg
  • Sodium: 350.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 17.6 g

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Introduction

Simple, healthful dinner idea. Simple, healthful dinner idea.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 lb. spaghetti or angel hair pasta
    6 T. olive oil
    8 cloves garlic*, crushed or minced
    zest of one lemon*
    juice of one lemon*
    10 oz bag of baby spinch

    (Tomatoes, parmesan, and/or roasted chicken if desired.)

    *1 clove garlic = 1/2 t. minced garlic, 1/8 t. garlic powder
    *1 t lemon zest = 1/2 t. lemon extract, 2 T lemon juice
    *1 lemon = 2-4 T lemon juice
    *zest of 1 lemon = 1 1/2 t. lemon extract or 6 T of lemon juice.

Tips

From http://weekofmenus.blogspot.com/2011/06/spaghettini-with-spinach-garlic-and.html


Directions

In skillet heat 6 T of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic & cook for 10-12 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook pasta as package directs. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Immediately add spinach and garlic lemon garlic oil and toss together. Mound on large platter and garnish w/ tomatoes, parmesan, and/or chicken if desired.

Serving Size: Serves 4-6

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BABYPOP.