This simple lemony spaghetti with Parmesan and thyme is delicious on its own or jazzed up with leftover cooked chicken or veggies.
Ingredients
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or more to taste
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
Return the pot to medium heat. Add butter, oil, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper and the reserved 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir to combine. Return the spaghetti to the pot along with Parmesan. Toss well to coat. Serve hot.