Description
Lemon Garlic Pasta is a bright and zesty dish that combines fresh flavors for an effortless meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or fettuccine
- Fresh garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring well.
- Drain the pasta (reserve some cooking water) and toss it into the skillet with the lemon-garlic mixture, mixing until coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually for desired creaminess before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with vegetables like spinach or proteins such as shrimp or grilled chicken.
- For an extra kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Always taste your dish as you go, adjusting seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg