Lemons have always been one of my favorite ingredients and I use them in everything from desserts and entrees to cocktails and more. I begin each day with a cup of hot water and lemon and love how it energizes me and get me ready for the challenges ahead. There are a few local markets where I visit on a regular basis to pick up produce and of course, lemons. One of my favorite dishes is lemon spaghetti and I use only the best local produce to make this dish that is perfect for a main course or as a side with grilled fish. I discovered this particular recipe about 7 years ago while I was home with my newborn son and watching the Food Network. Rachel Ray made lemon spaghetti and after watching the episode, I raced to the market and picked up the ingredients to make this dish. It came out fantastic and this has remained one of my favorite go-to dishes. I often prefer to use whole wheat pasta and sometimes will add shrimp if I am serving this as a main course. There are so many ways to enjoy this dish and I encourage you to give it your own personal touch. Meyer lemons, when in season, are great in this dish and I love how they enhance the flavor. While visiting your local produce stand, seek out the juiciest lemons and biggest garlic heads you can find. I grow my own basil so I just grab a bunch from my basil pot when I make this dish. Italian parsley can be omitted, as my kids do not like it. Here is the basic recipe, I hope you enjoy it. Mangia!
Ingredients
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