Simple Lemon Pasta
A delightful and quick lemon pasta dish infused with garlic and Parmesan, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Lemon Zest and Juice: Stir in fresh lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta with the Sauce: Drain pasta and add it directly to the pan with the garlic and lemon sauce. Toss until well-coated, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Final Touch with Parmesan: Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize with seasonal vegetables or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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