Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Quick & Easy Healthy Recipes Healthy, Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes Quick & Easy Pasta Recipes Lemony Spaghetti with Parmesan & Thyme 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews This simple lemony spaghetti with Parmesan and thyme is delicious on its own or jazzed up with leftover cooked chicken or veggies. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 21, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Brie Passano Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 344 Calories 16g Fat 43g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 344 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 2g Protein 10g 20% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 21mg 7% Vitamin A 272IU 5% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Vitamin D 1IU 0% Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 41mcg 10% Vitamin K 2mcg 2% Sodium 269mg 12% Calcium 79mg 6% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 77mg 18% Potassium 271mg 6% Zinc 2mg 18% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved