Description
A delightful dish combining lemon, butter, pasta, and fresh veggies for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
- Pour in the lemon juice and zest, and toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- You can substitute pasta with gluten-free options if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg