Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe
This lemon garlic pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines the zestiness of lemon with the aromatic punch of garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti or linguine
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat to avoid burning the garlic.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with garlic.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, mixing well to coat the pasta.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix in chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with more parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g