Ingredients
– 1 lb (about 450g) thin spaghetti
– 4 tablespoons salted butter
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 whole lemon, juiced and zested (plus extra juice for finishing)
– 2 cups (16 oz) sour cream (light sour cream can be used)
– ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
– ½ to 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
– ¾ cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
Sauté garlic: In a skillet over low heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned.
Mix sauce: Squeeze lemon juice into the skillet. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, lemon zest, and kosher salt. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
Combine pasta and sauce: Pour lemon sour cream mixture over drained spaghetti in a large bowl. Toss thoroughly to combine.
Bake: Transfer pasta mixture into a greased or oven-safe baking dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake covered for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 7 to 10 minutes until the top is lightly golden and pasta remains creamy.
Finish and serve: Remove from oven. Squeeze extra fresh lemon juice over the dish. Top generously with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Finish with another squeeze of lemon juice before serving warm.
Last Step:
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🍋 Use sour cream instead of cream or half-and-half for a unique creamy texture reminiscent of noodle kugel.
🧂 A microplane zester is ideal for finely zesting the lemon to enhance the lemon flavor without bitterness.
🥣 Adjust salt carefully since sour cream is low in salt.
- Prep Time: 10 to 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 to 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 to 590
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 24 to 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 to 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 to 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 to 62 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 to 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
