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Lemon Garlic Pasta

Lemon Garlic Pasta prepared dish

Lemon garlic pasta is a bright and flavorful dish that combines the zesty taste of fresh lemons with the aromatic essence of garlic. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an added touch of richness!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 60 ml lemon juice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 300 g spaghetti

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and olive oil, then pour in the lemon juice and zest.
  6. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 59 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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