Name: Barilla Protein+™ Spaghetti with Fresh Lemon & Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 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

Barilla Protein+™ Spaghetti with Fresh Lemon & Basil

30 minutes

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Made with Barilla^® Protein+™ Spaghetti pasta

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+™ Spaghetti

2/3Cup extra virgin olive oil

2fresh lemons, juiced

1Tablespoon lemon zest

1/3Cup fresh basil, chopped

1/2Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

3/4Teaspoon salt

2/3Cup 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.

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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

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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