Spaghetti with Scallion Sauce

Spaghetti with Scallion Sauce
Spaghetti with Scallion Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 443 calories, 14g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only Head to the store and pick up scallions, olive oil, parmigiano-reggiano, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon zest you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes.

Instructions

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Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
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While pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened and garlic begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer scallion mixture to a blender and add zest, salt, pepper, remaining olive oil, and 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then purée until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
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Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot.
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Toss pasta with scallion purée, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat until pasta is well coated.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings6
Health Score40
Dish TypesSide Dish
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