Description
This Meyer Lemon Spaghetti with Thyme is a bright, aromatic pasta dish that’s simple yet full of flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing dinner, it’s quick to make and showcases the fresh, floral notes of Meyer lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
- 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Reserved pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and thyme; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and butter, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a silky sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra thyme or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor. Adjust lemon juice to your taste if you prefer it more or less tangy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: spaghetti, lemon pasta, Meyer lemon, thyme, vegetarian pasta