Lemon Garlic Pasta
This zesty lemon garlic pasta is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknights, combining fresh lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan cheese over al dente spaghetti.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest from one lemon
- 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 0.125 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta to skillet with garlic oil.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Remove from heat. Mix in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein. Enjoy with a side of garlic bread and a green salad.