Description
A refreshing lemony pasta dish that is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add pasta.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Drain pasta and add it to the pan.
- Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste.
- Can add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: lemony pasta recipes