Description
This Lemon Garlic Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that brings together the refreshing flavor of lemon and the warmth of garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 4 cloves garlic (sliced or minced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 0 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 0 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Add pasta, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss well.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Remove from heat, toss with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein for variation.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg