Description
Lemon Garlic Pasta is a quick and delightful dish that infuses your meal with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic in just 20 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort, this vibrant pasta is versatile enough to be served as a standalone meal or paired with proteins and veggies for added nutrition. Enjoy the bright flavors and comforting textures that make this dish a favorite on any dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 medium lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing with the lemon-garlic mixture. Incorporate reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Fold in chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. - Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition. - For a protein boost, consider incorporating grilled chicken or shrimp.