Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon
Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon pairs tender strands of pasta with gently sautéed zucchini, nutty toasted almonds, and a lift of fresh lemon zest and juice. A touch of butter and olive oil creates a silky, aromatic coating that feels light yet satisfying. It’s a lovely weeknight Dinner or warm-weather lunch when you want bright flavors and a comforting bowl of pasta.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 81 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a small pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast for about 2 minutes. Let them cool slightly, then roughly chop.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, pour olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat. Add the zucchini, garlic, salt, and pepper, and fry until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain. Add the cooked spaghetti to the saucepan with the zucchini. Add the butter, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and toasted almonds, and stir to coat.
- Calories 605.0 kcal High 30%
- Protein 14.96 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 82.7 g 30%
- Total Fat 25.73 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 5.11 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 8.87 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 10.49 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 7.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 173.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.51 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 789.92 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 38.28 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 55.35 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 605.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Butter, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 605.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon healthy?
- Zucchini and Almond Spaghetti with Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 605.0 calories and 14.96 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.11 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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