Barilla Protein+™ Spaghetti with Fresh Lemon & Basil
Barilla Protein+™ Spaghetti with Fresh Lemon & Basil
30 minutes total / Calories 411
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Long
- No Meat
- Protein+®
- Summer Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Protein+™ Spaghetti pasta
Ingredients
Serves 7
1 | Box Barilla® Protein+™ Spaghetti |
2/3 | Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
2 | Fresh lemons, Juiced |
1 | Tablespoon Lemon Zest |
1/3 | Cup Fresh Basil, Chopped |
1/2 | Teaspoon Black Pepper, Freshly Ground |
3/4 | Teaspoon Salt |
2/3 | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
JUICE the lemons to yield 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Step 3
Juice the lemons to yield ½ cup fresh lemon juice.
Step 4
GRATE lemon peels to yield 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
Step 5
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper to blend. Set aside.
Step 6
WHISK the oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend.
Step 7
Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Step 8
SET the lemon sauce aside.
Step 9
Toss pasta with lemon sauce, basil and pasta cooking water adding ¼ cup at a time to moisten.
Step 10
Meanwhile, BRING a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 11
Season with salt and pepper, transfer to bowls and serve.
Step 12
ADD the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Protein+® Spaghetti Pasta
The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want
Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+® spaghetti provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
Protein+® is NON-GMO Certified.
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 7-9 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta