Spaghetti With Lime And Mint

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves
  • salt
  • 1 lb spaghetti

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. In a small bowl, add the oil, zest, garlic, mint and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. When the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.
  4. Cook until al dente; drain, allowing some of the cooking water to cling to the noodles.
  5. Return the dripping noodles to the pot and toss with the oil mixture.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper; divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

371 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 30g 38% DV
Carbs 26.4g 10% DV
Fiber 7g 25% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9831mg 100% DV
Potassium 360.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 123.8mg 10% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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