Lemon Garlic Pasta
Lemon garlic pasta is a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. With its zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and perfectly cooked spaghetti, this recipe promises to elevate any meal. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this easy yet elegant pasta dish will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Drain spaghetti (reserve some cooking water) and add it to the pan with the garlic-lemon sauce. Toss well, using reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg