Lemon Spaghetti with Toasted Walnuts

When weeknight dinners call for something simple and comforting, Lemon Spaghetti with Toasted Walnuts is the answer. This zesty, nutty twist on buttered noodles uses just a few pantry staples to transform a classic into something special. Plus, it’s ready in under 20 minutes and super delicious! Dress up your buttered noodles with just a few simple ingredients and serve your family this Lemon Spaghetti recipe instead! Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea or a dish to impress without breaking a sweat, this recipe has got you covered.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 353 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - walnuts
1 lb - dried spaghetti
3 tablespoons - butter
2 tablespoons - olive oil
½ tsp - kosher salt
2 - zest and juice from lemons

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Toast walnuts in a small sauté pan over medium high heat for 5 minutes until toasted and fragrant. Remove from heat.
Drain pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Put pasta back into the pot and stir in butter, oil, salt, walnuts, lemon juice and zest. Toss to coat.
If needed, add in the reserved pasta water a little at a time to thin out sauce.

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