Main Dish

Zesty Lemon Garlic Pasta

Name: Zesty Lemon Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Spaghetti or Linguine; 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 4 Garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Lemon Zest; 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional); to taste Salt and Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

A light and refreshing pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Bursting with flavor from fresh lemons and aromatic garlic.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Servings4

PastaLemonGarlicVegetarianQuick

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
4
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss with the garlic oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and half of the parsley.
6
Add a splash of pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Serve hot, garnished with remaining parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.