Spaghetti whole grain, Lemon, Parmigiano Reggiano

A fresh and light first course with a citrus taste!

^_^ You need a few ingredients of excellent quality: lemons, Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Spaghetti with lemon and Parmesan cheese are an ideal first course for those who want to lose weight. In fact, they provide only 298 calories, with a medium-low glycemic index and help to lose weight if completed as indicated at the end of the recipe. In addition, they are also rich in antioxidant vitamin C.

The addition of Parmesan have a glycemic index of 35, very low for a pasta dish that generally exceeds 50. This is because the format of spaghetti, the fibers of the whole grain product, cooking al dente, proteins and fats of cheese, in the digestive phase modulate the arrival of sugar in the blood. So the carbohydrates of this pasta dish do not cause the slowdown of the metabolism, and it prevents the formation of fat, especially abdominal. As already mentioned, the dish is also an excellent source of vitamin C, present in lemon (juice and peel) and parsley. This substance protects the immune system, reduces cholesterol and keeps the skin young.

Ingredients

250 g of Linguine or Spaghetti whole grain

150 g of Parmigiano Reggiano

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

Salt

Water to taste

Peels of 2 Lemons

Preparation:

Blend and sift through a tight mesh sieve. Prepare a broth with water and lemon peels (depriving the lemon of its white part). Pour the grated Parmesan cheese, a few tablespoons of lemon broth, a drizzle of oil into the glass of a mixer and blend everything until a homogeneous emulsion is obtained. As soon as the lemon peels are soft, remove them from the pot and cook the spaghetti in the same water. Drain them al dente and pour them into a tureen, add the Parmesan cream and mix well. With the help of tongs, roll up the pasta and serve it. Sprinkle with lemon powder and then enjoy.

Enjoy your meal!

The chef's trick

The pasta should not be put in water when it has just boiled. The right time is when it has reached full boil. To quickly boil water you can cover the container, but the lid must be removed during the cooking of the pasta. 

Tip

After the spaghetti with lemon and parmesan is ready, put on the table a generous side dish of vegetables and 100g of ricotta, or herb tofu if you choose the vegan version, which should be prepared with 30g of chopped hazelnuts instead of cheese.