Lemon Pasta Bliss
This bright and zesty lemon pasta is a quick, fresh, and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Add pasta to the skillet with garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Toss pasta with parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
This lemon pasta is great paired with a light salad or grilled chicken. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.