Lemon Garlic Pasta
A quick and vibrant pasta dish bursting with fresh lemon and garlic flavors, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Spaghetti
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Olive Oil
- 0.3 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 0.1 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and about 0.5 cup of the reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta with the lemon garlic sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Add more pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a little lemon zest along with the lemon juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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