Description
Lemon Garlic Pasta is a vibrant dish that combines zesty lemon and aromatic garlic for a delightful meal in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests!
Ingredients
- Spaghetti (fresh or dried)
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add fresh lemon juice and zest to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, and add it to the skillet. Toss with the lemon-garlic mixture until fully coated.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg