Description
A simple and flavorful lemon garlic pasta dish that’s quick to make and packed with zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) pasta water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add lemon zest and juice to the pan. Stir well.
- Toss cooked pasta into the pan with the garlic and lemon mixture. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic and lemon to your taste preference.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg