Description
Lemon Garlic Pasta is a vibrant, zesty dish bursting with flavor. This quick and easy recipe can be made in just 20 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop garlic and zest the lemons.
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and zest to create the sauce.
- Drain spaghetti (reserving some pasta water) and toss it into the skillet with the sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese, mixing well. Adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water if necessary, then season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes. - Swap out spaghetti for your favorite pasta shape or use gluten-free alternatives.