Testing GIADA's Popular LEMON SPAGHETTI at Home

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative that adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and can be used for sautéing.

Prepare the ingredients: gather olive oil, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and pre-cooked shrimp.

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

While the pasta cooks, prepare a mug to remind you to reserve pasta water.

Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve some pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to create the sauce.

Add the drained spaghetti to the bowl with the lemon sauce and toss to combine.

Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy texture.

Toss in the pre-cooked shrimp and mix well with the pasta and sauce.

Taste the pasta and adjust with more lemon zest if desired.

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