Description
Lemon Garlic Pasta is a vibrant, quick dish that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the aromatic depth of garlic. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a showstopper that will tantalize your taste buds and have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden (about 2 minutes).
- Add lemon juice and zest to the garlic, stirring well.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 360g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg