Name: Light Lemon Angel Hair
Yield: 4 (1-cup) servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind (optional); 1/3 cup chopped parsley; Salt and pepper to taste

Light Lemon Angel Hair

Sometimes a light lemon flavor helps with nausea and the citrus taste is soothing to the stomach. This pasta goes with whatever you’re serving or alone for a comfort pasta dish. This recipe is from the Nausea Chapter.

Servings 4 (1-cup) servings

Ingredients

8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind optional
1/3 cup chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Servings 4 (1-cup) servings

Ingredients

8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind optional
1/3 cup chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water; drain well and set aside. Transfer pasta to large serving dish.
Add remaining ingredients to pasta including reserved 1/4 cup cooking water; toss until well combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Info

Calories 276, Calories from Fat 25%, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 9mg, Carbohydrates 44g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugars 2g, Protein 8g, Dietary Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 fat

Terrific Tip: If making Lemon Angel Hair pasta ahead of time, toss with olive oil to prevent from sticking.

Nutrition Nugget: Even if just a quick sniff, lemons may provide instant relief for nausea symptoms. Find more favorite pasta recipes on the blog that may help nutrition intake during cancer treatment like this comforting Rice Pudding recipe.