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Meyer Lemon-Thyme Spaghetti

A quick and vibrant pasta dish featuring the bright flavors of Meyer lemons and earthy thyme, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces dry spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest (from about 1 to 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (finely chopped)
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once bubbling, add in the dry spaghetti and cook until al dente.
  2. In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, combine the unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, Meyer lemon zest, Meyer lemon juice, and chopped thyme. Allow to gently simmer.
  3. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it well and add it to the sauté pan with the lemon-thyme sauce.
  4. Generously sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over your pasta to taste.
  5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the finished dish before serving. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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