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Lemon Spaghetti
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Quick Italian Dishes Overall User Rating: 
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Ughhhh
07/20/2008 at 06:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my family, and they were VERY disappointed. My mother even threw up. She said it was equatable to making just-barely-rancid meat... it is consumable food, but it's disgusting and makes you want to gag. Yeah. Enough said. :(
great compliment to the shrimp
07/17/2008 at 11:16pm
User: Kristen from PORTLAND, OR User Rating:
I made the lemon spaghetti for the first time tonight, along with the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. My husband and I thought that the two went together very well. I used Barilla Plus pasta and did not think that using a multi-grain pasta detracted from the dish. I did cut the sauce ingredients roughly in half, as the pasta package did not contain a full pound. I will definitely make this again.
Fresh & Ellegant
07/17/2008 at 09:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada's lemon spaghetti is a very special sauceless pasta. She uses just the right ingredients to bring out the pasta as it was meant to be. The flavors are very fresh, light, and mild. It is perfect with a light meat cutlet when one wants a special meal that is still healthy and will not completely stuff you. It is extremely flavorful and very easy to prepare--a wonderful dish.
Excellent side dish
07/11/2008 at 01:50pm
User: JOANNE from BRADENTON, FL User Rating:
Served this as a side dish with grilled chicken that was basted with butter and fresh basil. The fresh basil and grated lemon zest over the top of the pasta looked beautiful, and the flavors married very well with the grilled chicken and grilled vegetable salad we had also prepared. Giada's recipes are always so easy and delicious, and this was no exception. I had always wanted to try lemon spaghetti, and am so thankful for this recipe. I will certainly make it again. what a simple and delicious dish!
Simple and Easy
07/06/2008 at 09:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am just starting to learn how to cook and this recipe was so quick and easy. I added some pieces of roast chicken from a supermarket for some protein and it was a simple dinner for my husband and I. Would highly recommend.
Simple, Fresh & Delightful
06/28/2008 at 05:59pm
User: Barb from Dowagiac, MI User Rating:
I made this for my neice's graduation party and absolutely loved the ease and simplicity yet with a gourmet taste. Hot or cold, it was delicious. A fresh change of pace from the standard cole slaw or heavy macaroni salads normally chosen.
Too Lemoney
06/27/2008 at 10:32pm
User: Chris from Dupont, WA User Rating:
The dish was a bit too bitter from the lemon. My wife and I did add some wine and freshly grounded pepper which tasted better to us. For our taste, we would cut down on the lemon, maybe up to 1/4 cup, and add more wine.
Easy and Refreshing
06/16/2008 at 07:10pm
User: Mary from York, PA User Rating:
It goes great with her recipe for Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Both are excellent!
Wonderful!
06/16/2008 at 01:20pm
User: Tes from Powder Springs, GA User Rating:
This recipe is so simple. Very refreshing! Perfect for a summer day.
Another great recipe
06/12/2008 at 12:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this with the shrimp fra diavolo from the episode. Very easy, and very tasty...went well with the shrimp. My boyfriend and I both had seconds. I will definitely be making this again!
Oh-So Delicious
06/06/2008 at 05:57pm
User: Jillian from Mercer Island, WA User Rating:
Light enough to pair with any meal or flavorful enough to eat alone. This recipe is so wonderful. It is very important to use quality parm though, and have plenty of lemons on hand. I find that it often takes more than she says. It just isn't the same without fresh basil either. I've used many types of pasta with this recipe and all are fabulous!
I personally love this dish
06/05/2008 at 04:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really love this dish. I think it is refreshing and light. My husband likes it a lot too, but I have made it for others who are indifferent to it. You have to like lemon. I use less basil. The batch is REALLY big. I half it for two.
INCREDIBLE!
05/25/2008 at 10:11am
User: Christina from Janesville, WI User Rating:
I used this recipe when we had grilled tuna steaks. I don't like cheese with my fish so I left it out and used dill and chive for the herb. It was AMAZING with the fish (or any seafood)! A nice light alternative to rice or potatoes.
Easy and great
05/25/2008 at 08:59am
User: Heather from West Warwick, RI User Rating:
I thought that this recipe had a great fresh taste and was so easy to prepare. A keeper to use on a busy night!
Very good if you like citrus!
05/22/2008 at 07:16pm
User: T from redmond, WA User Rating:
very nice recipe, I have made it a few times and will make it again! I morphed this recipe with a "Orange-Lemon Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp" Recipe off the internet and it turned out great, everyone agreed that the two recipes kind of combined was better. You have to try her Tilapia with Citrus Bagna Cauda recipe as it is fantastic
Wonderful
05/18/2008 at 02:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was great. It was light and perfect for a warm night. I thought the lemon would be too strong, but everything ended up perfectly balanced. The basil was a great addition! I did add a little to the oil because we love garlic.
Wow, so tasty! Everyone loved it!!!
05/15/2008 at 04:46pm
User: NJ from KC, MO User Rating:
I cooked this for myself, put the leftovers in the refrigerator and when I came back for more...the WHOLE bowl was gone! My 15 year old nephew ate the whole thing. I had to make it again the next day and everyone else in the house was floored. It is great with boxed spaghetti, but even better with fresh pasta or semi-fresh pasta!! Awesome!!!
This was horrible!
05/09/2008 at 12:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love lemon and thought this would be a really tasty dish. I was wrong. It was very bland and didn't taste much like lemon. My family didn't like it either and asked that I not make it again.
Yuck.
04/29/2008 at 06:40pm
User: kendall from west linn, OR User Rating:
I did not like this recipe. I thought it was a little too dry, and the lemon was weird and overpowering. I normally love Giada recipes, but this one just disappointed.
Disgusting!!!!
04/28/2008 at 10:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada what were you thinking??? This was the grossest thing I've ever tasted! My whole family almost threw up. For one, it smelled like throw up when it was being cooked. It tasted like throw up as well. Lemon does not go with those other flavors. At least not that much lemon! I would not recommend wasting the time or money to make this recipe.
absolutely wonderful
04/28/2008 at 09:33am
User: Bonnie from Woodhaven, NY User Rating:
I made this for dinner last night and not only was it easy but it was sooo good! My company enjoyed it so much they used their bread to get all the last bits of sauce off the bottom of the serving bowl. This will now be a regular in my repertoire.
Too Sour!
04/26/2008 at 02:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Maybe we used too much lemon, but it was too sour for our tastes!We didn't like it all that much. Maybe we didn't follow the directions quite right. It had a good taste, but it was too sour.
Wonderful side dish
04/22/2008 at 03:00pm
User: Jennifer from Jupiter, FL User Rating:
This lemon pasta is so light and refreshing. It is very simple to make and is delicious. It is a nice change from a tomatoe or heavy cream sauce. I will definitely be putting this one into my recipe box!
Fantastic!
04/21/2008 at 07:09pm
User: Jenn from Irvine, CA User Rating:
This recipe is absolutely delicious. Such simple flavors that complement each other wonderfully.
My New Favorite Way to Fix Pasta
04/15/2008 at 09:22pm
User: Kimberly from San Jose, CA User Rating:
Being Italian...we eat a LOT of pasta in our home. Since I decided to try the Chicken Parmesan recipe from this same episode...why not try the pasta to accompany it...right? It was delightful. Since I was making this on the fly, I substituted elbow macaroni for the spaghetti. This dish was delicious, easy and had a delightful zip to it over my traditional cream laden alfredo sauce. The taste was fresh and savory and worked well with the chicken parmesan. Yummy!
Oh so good!
04/14/2008 at 11:28pm
User: Sandie from Medina, OH User Rating:
When I make this dish, my teen doesn't speak while eating. He's too busy devouring!
Brilliant Lemon Spaghetti
04/14/2008 at 11:02am
User: Jon from Greensboro, NC User Rating:
I made the spaghetti with Giada's Shrimp Fra Diavolo as she did, and it was spot on one of the best recipes from Food Network.
Delicious
04/13/2008 at 02:21pm
User: Patti from Santee, SC User Rating:
Made this last night. Since it was my main course, one of the things I did differently was to saute 2 cans Albacore tuna (for the protein) & then heated the rest of the sauce with the tuna. Used Barilla Plus angel hair. Basil was not ready to pick, so I substituted flat-leaf parsley. Was wonderful!!
Best Spageetee Ever!
04/10/2008 at 09:24am
User: Barbara from Boise, ID User Rating:
Who would have thought of oiling it up and adding lemon peel? Not me, that's for sure. So light, healthful and bust-enhancing.
pretty plain
04/02/2008 at 05:34pm
User: Michelle from San Jose, CA User Rating:
the taste was very bland, even with the extra seasoning i added. this would probably taste good as a SIDE dish to something with a lot of flavor.
pretty beat
03/28/2008 at 05:09pm
User: susan from plymouth mtg, PA User Rating:
ok, this recipe was interesting...and by interesting, i mean disappointing and gross. if you must try this, please, cut the amount of lemon juice in 1/2 and only use 1 tsp. of lemon zest....if not, it's way too lemony for pasta. trust me, the oil and parmesean don't won't through the tartness enough to make this palatable.
really good
03/19/2008 at 06:22pm
User: Maretha from Dyersburg, TN User Rating:
the best pasta i think i have ever eaten. i loved it.
Light and Lemon Good!!
03/04/2008 at 07:58pm
User: Michele from Ellington, CT User Rating:
I cant tell you how good this dish was. I made a little change by adding shrimp to it. I bought cooked shrimp and marinated it for a few hours in lemon juice with alittle sea salt and pepper.Right before I tossed the fresh lemon juice into the cooked spaghetti I heated the shrimp and the lemon juice up atittle to take the chill off. Topped the spaghetti with it and it was wonderful. CANT WAIT TO MAKE IT AGAIN!!
Probably my fault
02/01/2008 at 11:49am
User: Patty from New Llano, LA User Rating:
I made this recipe with whole wheat pasta and I won't make that mistake again. The whole wheat pasta gives it a very different flavor than I'm sure is what intended. To state it simple, it was horrible. I will try this recipe again and use regular pasta. I'm taking the blame for this one.
Simple and Tastes Great
01/31/2008 at 04:35pm
User: Laura from Herriman, UT User Rating:
I really enjoyed this recipe; however, I think it has too much olive oil. Next time I will reduce the olive oil to ? cup. I did add toasted Pine Nuts (amazing) and used bow tie pasta instead. It is an easy dish to make and taste great. I will definitely make it again.
If you love lemon and pasta...
01/15/2008 at 11:00pm
User: Julie from Salt Lake City, UT User Rating:
This turned out beautifully~ just be sure to adjust all liquids to your taste! My guests really enjoyed the fresh, bright flavor and it was so easy. Really tasty as an accompaniment to wild salmon! I don't recall if the recipe called for a bit of fresh garlic but I added a bit of grated garlic to the olive oil, while the pasta boiled and it added some nice depth and spiciness to the flavor. We had a bit left over and it tasted lovely the next day!
Superb!
01/04/2008 at 04:30pm
User: Maxanne from Charleston, SC User Rating:
This is by far one of the easiest pasta side dishes I have ever made! I halve the recipe for my husband and myself. We love lemon anything, and this one hits the spot! Thanks, Giada!
So freshing!
01/03/2008 at 04:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great easy meal to cook! Lemon and parmesan combination is so freshing!!!
Ellen
12/29/2007 at 10:04pm
User: Ellen from Long Beach, NY User Rating:
Every time I make this receipe I get raves from my guests. It is so simple to do, if I don't have enough lemons I use lemon juice which I always have on hand. I make this lemon spaghetti just for ourselves, I get a craving for it. It's just delicious and so different!
Not what I expected
12/11/2007 at 08:57am
User: Joe from Pikeville, KY User Rating:
It was good, but I think I prefer traditional pasta tastes to the lemon.
Simple and amazing
12/09/2007 at 09:37pm
User: Richard from Peyton, CO User Rating:
Tired this for the first time the other night. Just amazing flavor combination. Was simple to make, I messed up and didn't add enough water at the end. Going to try it again, add some more water and serve some chicken piccata over it. You have to try it!!!
A winner!
11/27/2007 at 01:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I took this to a potluck, and it was extremely well received. Super easy and delicious!
Delicious
11/26/2007 at 05:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Refreshing! Has a bright fresh flavor. Yum!
My Favorite!
11/15/2007 at 05:01pm
User: Stephanie from Cincinnati, OH User Rating:
I absolutely love this dish! I make it for dinner one night and then eat it cold the next day for lunch. I have also made it with rotini and taken it as a cold side for a picnic. Everyone is very surprised when they hear that you have mixed spaghetti and lemon, but they love the flavor!
lemon spaghetti
11/13/2007 at 04:03pm
User: Rebecca from Concord, NH User Rating:
Very light and pleasant flavor! Perfect as a side dish for any chicken or steak dish.
Too Bland
11/11/2007 at 06:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Hoping for more flavor but it just wasn't there.
bland
10/30/2007 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was much too oily and lemony and lacked any other flavor. My husband hated it and he loves pasta.
Average
10/26/2007 at 03:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The problem with this recipe is that it's really bland, a very light tasting pasta that doesn't really work as a main dish. Like one of the users here said I think I'll pair it next time with shrimps fra diavolo. I'll give it 3 stars because it has potential, we'll see...
Okay
10/25/2007 at 10:57am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was okay...nothing special. It just tastes like lemon spaghetti. My boyfriend didn't like it and I thought it was just alright. Wouldn't make it again.
Easy and Yummy!
10/22/2007 at 05:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everyone in my house loves this dish! My hubby and my fussy little boys. I also turned it into an entree by topping it with a grilled chicken breast and adding a few steamed veggies, portobellas were great. Great for a summer night!
Bland
10/13/2007 at 06:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not much flavor, seemed a bit too oily
Light & Delicious!
10/08/2007 at 05:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is such a simple recipe and is light and refreshing a hot summer day. There are also easy ways to modify it - red pepper flakes, shrimp, etc.
Delicious
10/08/2007 at 02:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this and served it with Giada's chicken parmesan. Be sure to put the water in because mine became a little sticky.
Tart and Cheesy
10/04/2007 at 08:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an easy recipe to make. It had a little more zip in it than I though it was going to have. Overall, it was pretty good and I will probably make it again.
Easy and Tasty
09/27/2007 at 10:45am
User: michelle from Laguna Niguel, CA User Rating:
This dish went perfect with veal Milanese (another Giada recipe which is very good) you only need two lemons and I used a whole cup of FRESH grated parmesean which is a must since there are so few ingredients. I was afraid my husband wouldn't like it because I thought it might be too lemony so I warned him but he said he didn't think it was and our guests loved it! The kids however loved the milanese but hated the pasta it was too lemony for them.
Fabulous
09/06/2007 at 01:43pm
User: JENNIFER from Humble , TX User Rating:
We also used the liquid as a marinade for chiken. The lemon zest was a little too much for my tast. But a wonderful dish.
Delicious!
08/30/2007 at 07:56pm
User: Suzanne from West New York, NJ User Rating:
I made this to go with chicken piccata, and thought it was a wonderful complement to the lemon flavor in the chicken dish. This would also be wonderful by itself, or with some grilled chicken or shrimp thrown in. It was super simple and quick to put together. I would definitely make this again!
This was excellent!
08/29/2007 at 12:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this pasta dish and it is extremely easy!!!! I added chicken to this dish which made it even better!
refreshing summer meal
08/26/2007 at 09:45pm
User: sandra from west haven, CT User Rating:
Wonderful way to sneak in a big bowl of pasta on a hot summer evening; still have not had a single dud recipe from Giada
Amazing...so so good & easy
08/25/2007 at 05:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband - not a lover of pasta without meat sauce - LOVED this recipe & asks me to make it for company. I used a decent amount of cooking liquid in the end...I think it depends on how quicky it gets from pan to plates. I added cooking water 3 different times to ensure the right consistency when it went to plate & it was fantastic!
* ZING *
08/22/2007 at 01:36am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
SO good. The lemon was more tart than I was expecting, but fantastic and fresh nonetheless! I added some Italian parsley to the basil, and threw in some feta and a touch of heavy cream at the last minute (I halved the recipe and was eyeballing all the measurements). SUPERB. Even better the second day, when the flavors have melded together and the lemon has calmed down a bit. Definitely going to make this one again!
Easy and delish
08/21/2007 at 06:11pm
User: Julia from Des Moines, IA User Rating:
Delicious-guests said it was like "sunshine in their tongues!"
Light and Delicious
08/20/2007 at 10:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved this recipe. The lemon zest really brought out the lemon flavor and the recipe was so light and delicious. If you grow your onw basil, you can put in some of the little purple flowers and it makes it really beautiful and tasty.
YUMMY!
08/18/2007 at 11:26pm
User: Anastassia from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
So great and easy to make with LOTS of great lemon flavor!
More lemon spaghetti, please!
08/15/2007 at 06:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It really is a great meal, and because Lemon Spaghetti is so light, make sure you make a lot! It never hurts to have leftovers, either.
lemon greatness!!
08/14/2007 at 12:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i am a big fan of lemon and pasta and this recipe just happens to be absolutely perfect for lemon lovers! it's one of my famous pasta dishes! thanks Giada.
Suggestion for leftovers
08/13/2007 at 04:25pm
User: Signe from Lafayette, CO User Rating:
If you want this as a leftover I suggest adding more lemon, basil, and parmesan because some of the flavor is lost when it sits in the fridge.
Light and Tasty
08/12/2007 at 02:24pm
User: DANETTE from Dallas, TX User Rating:
This dish is perfect for a quick meal. It is so full of flavor, I even added a little red pepper flakes. Buonissima!
lemony lite
08/10/2007 at 04:19pm
User: Jenna from Eau Claire, WI User Rating:
this dish was simple and light yet very pleasing. can be served on the cool side or warm. another good thing about this, is it provides opportunity for personal veriation... which technically vears from the recipe, but its a nice canvas to use for other creations!!
Had high hopes
08/06/2007 at 12:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe sounded so easy and so delicious! Well, it was easy, but the lemon was a bit overpowering even for a lemon lover and sour food maniac like myself. I much prefer Giada's Fiery Angel Hair recipe. It's just as easy, not quite as lemony, and has a nice spicy kick to it that I enjoy. So lemon lovers that were disappointed by this, try the Fiery Angel Hair. I also don't suggest using the 3 lemons as the recipe suggests..I got just over a half cup of juice from 2 lemons. It was still sour.
Excellent!
08/05/2007 at 08:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is fantastic! I make it all the time. The balance of lemon juice, zest, parmesan and basil is perfect! Occasionally I throw in some artichoke hearts and capers to make it more of a meal, but it really needs no improvement. Thanks Giada!
Perfect pasta side dish
08/04/2007 at 08:28am
User: MARIAH from Mountain Brook, AL User Rating:
This makes a simple and delicious side for any recipe with tomato sauce ... as well as many others. I made exactly as proscribed and it was quite lovely.
Simply Delicious
08/02/2007 at 11:07pm
User: Toni from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
I had this spaghetti on the table is under 10 minutes and everyone loved it. That's my kind of meal.
Yummy!!
07/30/2007 at 10:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The was very light and refreshing. I loved the lemon!
good
07/25/2007 at 09:43pm
User: kathryn from royal oak, MI User Rating:
This was good but I would not eat it without something else on top. It did add another great layer of flavor though.
Too Lemony
07/23/2007 at 06:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
waaaay too much lemon juice. gross-out
Yummy
07/23/2007 at 03:29pm
User: christina from red hook, NY User Rating:
My family loves Lemon Spaghetti! Especially my five year old daughter who is a big lemon fan. Very easy and tasty.
A little something different
07/16/2007 at 11:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Although we enjoyed this dish when paired with the Shrimp recipe from the same episode, my family and I did not particularly enjoy the pasta by itself. It was a little tart for our tastes and as a result, I would cut the lemon juice down a bit. Otherwise, it is a great compliment to the spicy shrimp.
Light & Fresh-Tasting!
07/15/2007 at 10:14am
User: Melissa from Severna Park, MD User Rating:
This combination of flavors isn't one I would have ever made on my own, but it's really quite delicious! The recipe couldn't be any easier to prepare and it's wonderful, especially during hot, summer months. I often prepare it with fresh steamed vegetables added in (asparagus and broccoli work particularly well) and it's always a hit (even my young children think it's great!)
awesome and fresh
07/13/2007 at 04:35pm
User: Judi from Floral City, FL User Rating:
This pasta recipe was easy to make and very refreshing and light. Great by itself, or as a accompaniment with a meal. Great recipe as usual from Giada !!!!
Fantastic Lemon Flavor!
07/11/2007 at 06:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is sooo good, my husband and I love dish, great as a side dish to fish or chicken
Take it or leave it
07/10/2007 at 07:39pm
User: Jessica from Williamsburg, OH User Rating:
This was ok, but it didn't blow me away or anything. I paired it with Giada's Balsamic BBQ chicken, and the lemon overpowered the chicken. I will try it with something spicy next time. You have to be a big fan of lemon to like this.
Delicious!
07/06/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Katherine from Moorpark, CA User Rating:
This was a pasta that was different and delightful! It had a wonderful tangy zest to it without being too poweful and overwhelming. Perfect to store and save throughout the week, and still just as tasty every time! Thanks Giada!
Just OK
07/03/2007 at 05:25pm
User: Jessica from Fremont, CA User Rating:
Made this last night it was OK. Its fine for a side dish. I think it just lacked something.
Delicious!
06/25/2007 at 12:48am
User: KELLY from Citrus Heights, CA User Rating:
This is a refreshing and yummy pasta. I substituted the parmesan with crumbled feta for a Greek inspired pasta. Good with chicken. Thanks Giada!
Delicious
06/22/2007 at 07:32pm
User: Debbie from Brockport, NY User Rating:
This was a great accompaniment for grilled pork tenderloin. I bet it would taste great with salmon.
Awesome
06/20/2007 at 07:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not only is it good, it's so easy to make!
Delicious
06/19/2007 at 07:10pm
User: Jeri from Altamonte Springs, FL User Rating:
My husband & I enjoyed this flavor change. I did not expect it to taste so good.
So easy,,,fresh and tasty
06/19/2007 at 12:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Another incredibly simple, delicious dish! Giada rocks!
Wonderful Lemon Spaghetti!!
06/18/2007 at 04:28pm
User: Sandy from Odessa, TX User Rating:
This dish is so tasty and light! It makes a great side dish to chicken!
great side dish
06/18/2007 at 04:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Some may not feel it's a substaintial enough on it's own but it's a wonderful side to grilled fish or chicken. Flavorful but mild for kids too! A go-to pasta dish in the summer heat.
Refreshing!
06/14/2007 at 05:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Loved this dish. So healthy and economical. Easy to prepare as a side dish.
Very good; makes a great side with seafood
06/13/2007 at 12:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a really good flavored lighter pasta. It is my base for many seafood oriented pasta dishes. I have found that you can cut the oil and add a little more pasta water and it comes ot pretty good, just a little bit more "slim."
Good idea
06/12/2007 at 04:38pm
User: Alysia from Turnersville, NJ User Rating:
I kind of used this recipe as a basis for my own.
lemon spaghetti
06/12/2007 at 11:24am
User: Adriana from Orlando, FL User Rating:
easy to make,fast and great flavors.
Yummy!
06/10/2007 at 11:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was hesitant to try this recipe but I'm so glad I did! The lemon and basil are very refreshing and its a nice change from the more traditional pasta sauces.
Incredible!!!
06/09/2007 at 05:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this several times and I sometimes add tuna with dill instead of basil. Very good for easy lunch.
So Good!
06/09/2007 at 02:31am
User: B. from Santa Monica, CA User Rating:
I fell in love with this recipe. It's so quick and easy to prepare, and the flavors were perfectly balanced for my palate. We added sliced, grilled chicken breast that was marinated in lemon infused olive oil, lemon, garlic and basil. It was so creamy and tangy that we could've eaten it all in one sitting. I couldn't wait until lunch the following day to dive into the leftovers! If you adore lemon, you'll love this recipe.
Yummy!
06/07/2007 at 12:46pm
User: Crystal from West Chester, PA User Rating:
The spaghetti has a wonderful light lemon flavor. The stronger scent suggests that the taste is stronger but it has just the right amount of flavoring.
Light and Refreshing
06/05/2007 at 09:10pm
User: Becky from Spokane, WA User Rating:
After watching Giada make this recipe on her show I was intrigued by the combination of lemon with pasta. I made the recipe that night and was extremely pleased. What a fantastic way to give pasta a light and refreshing taste. I served it with broiled chicken breasts with a lemon herb seasoning. This is a definite keeper!
Too good not to eat
06/05/2007 at 09:08pm
User: Wendy from Paradise, CA User Rating:
This recipe if so fresh! I paired it with a simple seasoned BBQ chicken and nothing was left. I'm always asked for my recipes...little do they know. Giada and the Food Network are my little secret.
lemon spaghetti
06/05/2007 at 05:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
eeh
Really good, one issue
06/04/2007 at 12:04am
User: Kari from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
I loved the flavors but I thought it was a little heavy on the oil. this might be because I accidentally got rid of all the pasta water. next time I will use less oil and use the pasta water for sure.
Perfect!
06/03/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Chris from Bellevue, WA User Rating:
I've tried a couple of different lemon spaghetti recipies... this one is the best!
lemon lover
06/03/2007 at 12:25am
User: peg from oak park, IL User Rating:
this was very easy and delicious. it actually was better the next day. kids loved.
Excellent Excellent Excellent
06/01/2007 at 03:54am
User: Faizah from Harrisburg, PA User Rating:
One of the best pasta recipes we have had in a long time. My husband doesn't like lemons all that much but he had seconds, and then thirds... Perfect balance of flavours. A very summery dish.
Pretty Good
05/31/2007 at 08:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought it was really good, but almost too lemony for my liking. Next time, I'll use less lemon juice and see how that goes. It was also really easy to make, so that makes it a plus in my book.
Awesome Side
05/31/2007 at 06:58pm
User: DLynn from Columbia, SC User Rating:
You have to love lemon in order to really like this. I loved it! Would be great with grilled chicken!!
Super easy and delicious!
05/29/2007 at 05:50pm
User: Amber from Athens, GA User Rating:
This is such an easy dish to make and the final result is amazing. FYI-I always add more parmesan and lemon juice to the recipe.
Simple but good
05/28/2007 at 08:41pm
User: Jennifer from Oklahoma City, OK User Rating:
Giada has the best recipes! I can never go wrong with her. This is a nice simple dish but it tastes sooo good! How does she do it everytime! :)
very good
05/27/2007 at 04:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
tasty and simple...very light and perfect for anytime
Delicious!
05/24/2007 at 08:10am
User: Cathy from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Very Light Great for Summer!
pasta
05/23/2007 at 03:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Loved is with the shrimp
Surprisingly Delicious
05/22/2007 at 06:58am
User: Mary from Weiner, AR User Rating:
I made this as a side for a pork roast (another of Giada's recipes), and everyone loved it. Very good for a hot day. Follewed recipe and it was not too lemony as some other reviewers had commented.
Better second day
05/21/2007 at 05:33pm
User: Kevin from Royal Oak, MI User Rating:
This recipe takes a day to take on the lemon flavor. The first day, I didn't care much for it. The second day, it absorbed the flavor of the lemon and came alive. Very enjoyable.
Delightful and YUMMY!!
05/19/2007 at 05:15pm
User: Bonnie from Cape Coral, FL User Rating:
I am a lemon lover...as so as I heard the word "lemon" in this spaghetti recipe I knew this one was the one for me! I absolutely love this citrus delight. I had some chicken parm left over from the night before so I added this to my spaghetti. I will make this over and over again!!!
It was okay
05/19/2007 at 12:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The parmesan and olive oil were good, as was the zest and basil, but I'd omit the lemon juice. I just didn't care for the flavor.
Sooo Good!
05/19/2007 at 11:33am
User: Fawn from Milan, IN User Rating:
This is a wonderful recipe, what else would you expect from Giada! When I make this for company, everyone always wants seconds!
Zesty
05/16/2007 at 05:32pm
User: Silvia from Woodward, OK User Rating:
This dish was sensationally easy to make and refreshingly great to the taste.
Yummy!!
05/16/2007 at 01:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is great because it is quick and simple but yet it has such a great taste. You can add anything to it and it just adds to the flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Delicious
05/15/2007 at 08:01pm
User: ELIZABETH from Lake Worth, FL User Rating:
This literally took 10 minutes from start to finish. This went exceptionally well with the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Highly recommend this one.
Lemon Heaven!!
05/15/2007 at 03:16pm
User: Marlo from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
If you like pasta and lemons...OH man this receipe is absolutely great!! We added a lemon-pepper chicken breast to go with it and man oh man...it was delicious!!
something different
05/14/2007 at 08:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i liked it but i deacided to add some chiken with marinara sauce to complement the flavors itr helped a lot
EXCELLENT SPAGHETTI
05/14/2007 at 05:16pm
User: Shannon from Pittsburg, CA User Rating:
EXCELLENT!!!! ENOUGH SAID
Fab
05/11/2007 at 05:16pm
User: Sue from Apalachicola, FL User Rating:
I'm not sure what I cooked before Giada's show - my husband thinks I'm a genius!! Never an unsuccessful recipe - never.
Quick with okay flavor
05/10/2007 at 01:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was quite easy to make. However, it had an okay taste. It tasted alot better cold.
I need a little practice!
05/08/2007 at 02:38pm
User: wendy from highlands ranch, CO User Rating:
I made this for the first time last night w/o watching the show. (I'd love to watch Giada prepare it!) The lemon was overpowering, but I still liked it and think this dish has potential...especially if I make it correctly!!!! =) I forgot to reserve the pasta water, so I added saltwater. So I'm not sure how much that affected the dish. I knew it would be way to lemony for my husband, so I added chopped tomatoes and cubes of mozzerella cheese. That toned down and complimented the lemon really well. But I'd like to make it again with the pasta water to see if that helps. If not, I'll keep experimenting until I get it right!
Quick & Easy
05/07/2007 at 05:52pm
User: Deann from Emporia, KS User Rating:
This was a nice change to just plain pasta. I served it with a shrimp & tomato sauce. Wonderful!
a nice change of pace
05/07/2007 at 09:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very tasty and refreshing. i didn't even need any of the reserved pasta water. a great new way to serve pasta
Didn't wow me
05/02/2007 at 01:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had heard so many great things about this recipe, but it was just ok in my opinion. There was nothing wrong with it, there just wasn't anything special about it either. I probably won't be making it again.
lemon spaghetti
04/24/2007 at 08:18pm
User: Lane from Louisville, KY User Rating:
Had this for a company dinner and it was a hit. Did cut the lemon juice in half and added a clove of minced garlic and fresh parsley. Wll make this often.
Excellent
04/24/2007 at 09:11am
User: DAVID from Norwich, CT User Rating:
This is a wonderfully light and flavorful dish. Make sure not to skimp on the ingredients. Very good Olive Oil and very good Parm are imperative. We paired the dish w/ indoor grilled Salmon and it is currently our favorite dish.
Simple yet delicious.
04/20/2007 at 03:03pm
User: Edith from Toledo, OH User Rating:
I love this dish. It was a hit with my kids and my teenage daughter reserved some Lemon Spaghetti to take to lunch the next day and she said it tasted good cold. I've also done this as a side dish with grilled chicken breast.
Light and Wonderful!
04/12/2007 at 01:44pm
User: Tara from Jonesboro, GA User Rating:
I love this spaghetti dish. It goes great with salmon or other fish. I have also made it with sauted garlic slices and grilled chicken. Yum!
Novice
04/08/2007 at 09:47pm
User: Felix from Oceanside, CA User Rating:
I was initially afraid that my spaghetti would turn out too strange for our taste buds, because I never would thought of lemon and spaghetti together. But, it actually was my dinner parties favorite dish!
If you like lemons...
04/07/2007 at 08:57am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If you love the taste of lemon, I think you will really like this recipe. It was extremely easy to make and fast. I don't love the taste of lemons so I cut the lemon juice down and used less zest. Its decent but I would not make again. I love Giada, so it is rare that I don't rave about her recipes. This was disappointing for me.
delicious and light
04/05/2007 at 11:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful! Super easy to make. Great light way to serve pasta. I will make this one again and again. Kid friendly.
too lemony!!!!!!!!
04/04/2007 at 05:03pm
User: shar from fayetteville, NC User Rating:
I enjoy the flavor of fresh lemon, but my goodness! I would have preferred alot less lemon than this. I won't ever make this again.
FANTASTIC!!!
03/25/2007 at 07:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the easiest and best tasting pasta dish that I have ever made. My family loves this alone, or served with tilapia or chicken and I have friends and family members requesting that I cook this when we have family get togethers.
very good
03/20/2007 at 07:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
good spring summer recipe that can be used with lots of ideas.....
Refreshing change
03/18/2007 at 05:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Nice and refreshing. A great change from traditional spaghetti. Thank you Giada.
needs a serve with
03/16/2007 at 02:12pm
User: Jennifer from Yardley, PA User Rating:
I saw her recipe today after making almost the same recipe last night-except since my husband and I are trying to cut oils due to a need to lose weight, I made it with a light store bought Alfredo sauce (Ragu-5g fat per 1/4 cup) in place of the oil. I added a pretty good amount of the freshly ground pepper, and had grated in lemon rind too, although I am not sure how much, and put more fresh ground cheese on the table. Served it with sauteed (with spray olive oil)Basa fish with lemon juice and a fairly hot spice blend, and sauteed zucchini and garlic.
out of this world
03/12/2007 at 02:04pm
User: SARAH from omaha, NE User Rating:
I have had this recipe on had for some time but just got around to making it last night,it was outstanding,just the right amount of lemon, my boyfriend was very impressed,its a keeper for sure!!!
lemon spaghetti
03/07/2007 at 09:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
There was no part of this dish that was good. I was totally grose.
Too lemony...
03/05/2007 at 08:29pm
User: TERESE from High Point, NC User Rating:
...and I love lemon, but it overpowered the cheese and the pasta in my opinion. If I made it again, I would use less lemon. I did use whole wheat pasta so maybe the flavors didn't meld as nicely as they would have with a regular pasta. I tossed in some italian veggies too, but I still wasn't thrilled.
Oh Heaven on My Plate
03/05/2007 at 08:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is spectacular. For pasta lovers who find themselves in the same rotation of homemade and storebought sauces, or butter and parmesan, try this. You will say "Ooh!" and then "Mmm". I made the Diavolo Shrimp with this, but I would chow this pasta by itself.
light and refreshing dish
03/05/2007 at 07:31pm
User: Marlene from Washington, DC User Rating:
Perfect for a spring or summer dinner with a pinot grigio. :)
Easy and Delicious-Yeah!!
03/03/2007 at 12:42pm
User: michele from Farmington Hills, MI User Rating:
This recipe is perfect for those cold nights when you want something quick,easy, and yummy! It was just that and so great to have some left for the next day! Pasta is great in and of itself and the "sauce" is tangy and different and delicious. I only added some red pepper flakes for a little spice, but i am sure it will/would be teriffic the next time i make it if i were to leave it out. I will definitely make this again soon and i am sure this will be fantastic this summer as a lite dinner wher it is warm! Thanks again Giada for yet another wonderful recipe...we love you and the show!! Michele
Wonderful!
03/02/2007 at 05:25pm
User: Sheryl from Rochester, NY User Rating:
Easy and full of flavor. Much better than another recipe I tried. We served it with grilled shrimp, and it was heavenly!
scrumptious
03/01/2007 at 08:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Even my picky 10 and 12 year olds liked this dish. Great with the shrimp Fra diavolo!
Pretty Good
03/01/2007 at 04:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Good and easy, but a bit too lemon-y.
Poop
02/28/2007 at 07:59pm
User: Chris from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
too much lemon juice. Cut wayyyy back on the lemon juice and add wayyy more Cheese.
so so
02/27/2007 at 04:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very very lemony. I used a whole jar of speggeti sauce with it and it was still too lemony
Lots of Lemon
02/18/2007 at 02:31pm
User: Marie from Louisville, KY User Rating:
This is great if you like lemons. I used a lot less olive oil to cut out the fat and it tasted the same. I also tried it with whole wheat pasta and I don't recommend using that.
Great side
02/17/2007 at 08:18am
User: Ann from Richmond, VA User Rating:
This works well w/ shrimp & chicken. My family loves it.
AWESOME
02/17/2007 at 03:21am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Amazing with Shrimp Fra Diavolo
To My Valentine
02/15/2007 at 01:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great dish! Served it with chicken. Next time shrimp
Needs a little LESS lemon flavor . . . .
02/13/2007 at 03:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I know this is "LEMON" spaghetti, but the lemon flavor was WAY too overpowering. You may as well eat a lemon. I kept out the zest and added more salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. It toned down the severe lemon flavor and made it a much less lip puckering and enjoyable. I served it with chicken and it was very good.
Wonderful!
02/07/2007 at 01:10pm
User: NATASHA from Oneonta, AL User Rating:
This was a great light recipe! I used a whole grain pasta, and dried basil (didn't have any fresh on hand at the time). It is great alone, or would be tasty with chicken, veggies, or spinach! Perfect for luch or dinner! Thanks, I will be using this one again!
from my family
02/06/2007 at 11:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family didn't love it or hate it. Probably won't make it again. The lemon in my version was too strong.
YUM
02/04/2007 at 03:41pm
User: KRISTINE from Maple Valley, WA User Rating:
Perfect side dish for chicken.
really wonderful
01/25/2007 at 08:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was fantastic, the only thing I could say I would want different would be to lessen the olive oil a little...it turned out to be a bit too much. I have done that after making the recipe a few more times and it's been just perfect! It's now a go to recipe when I want something fast and easy...I add grilled shrimp and vegetables sometimes to get a more complete meal...I bet it'd be great with her lemon chicken though! Anyway...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Loved it!
01/24/2007 at 07:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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