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Gluten-Free Lemon Spaghetti with Oregano

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Some days – scratch that, most days – call for something comforting and delicious that takes minimal effort to prepare, pleases everyone and requires zero fancy ingredients. This recipe fits the bill, using mostly items you already have in your pantry plus some bright, fresh citrus, always available and delicious in winter months. Toss all of the ingredients in the same bowl that goes to the table, and dinner is served in a flash!

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Gluten-Free Lemon Spaghetti with Oregano

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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Stock pot
  • Zester
  • Citrus juicer
  • Strainer
  • Pasta bowl

Ingredients

For garnish (optional)

  • Shaved Violife Just like Parmesan (contains coconut)
  • Fresh oregano

Instructions

  • Boil gluten-free spaghetti according to package instructions, reserving ¼ cup pasta cooking water.
  • Place Earth Balance, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes and pepper into a pasta bowl (or any large, heat-safe bowl).
  • Pour ¼ cup hot, reserved pasta cooking water over the ingredients in the bowl and stir to allow the Earth Balance to melt and create a sauce.
  • Drain pasta, pour it into the pasta bowl and coat with sauce.
  • Serve hot with shaved Violife Just like Parmesan, fresh oregano if you have some on hand, hot pepper flakes and salt.
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Liz Fetchin.

Hey there, I'm Liz!

As a former food editor and everyday home cook, I’ve spent the past 15+ years testing, tasting and saving delicious, Octofree recipes for my family. It’s with lots of love that I share the best of the bunch with you, along with tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.

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