Description
Lemon pasta is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its bright citrus flavor and simple ingredients, this recipe captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 large fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a large pan over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add lemon juice and zest to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Toss the drained pasta into the pan with the lemon sauce, mixing well.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese, adjusting consistency with reserved cooking water as needed.
- Remove from heat and add fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg