Garlic and Lemon Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Garlic and Lemon Pasta
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A quick, easy and delicious Garlic and Lemon Pasta dish that can be made in just 20 minutes! We love this simple, minimal ingredient, flavor packed dish! It's the perfect weeknight meal, especially on those extra busy nights.
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Ingredients
breadcrumb topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
pasta
- 12 ounces dry spaghetti or bucatini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 lemon zested and juiced plus more zest for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 ounces freshly grated parmesan plus more for garnish
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Instructions
breadcrumb topping
- Place a large pan over medium heat and melt butter.
- Add breadcrumbs and toast for 1 minute.
- Stir in salt and chives. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
pasta
- Place a large pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, add a small handful of salt and spaghetti.
- Cook spaghetti for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente. Strain pasta into a colander, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Using a paper towel, wipe out the same pan used for breadcrumbs. Place pan over medium heat and add oil.
- Add shallots and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, just until the mixture becomes fragrant, but hasn’t started to brown.
- Add lemon zest, juice and crushed pepper flakes and continue to cook for another 30seconds.
- Add pasta and pasta water and toss together. Cook until half the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Add parmesan then season with salt and pepper and toss together until pasta is evenly coated.
- Transfer pasta to serving bowls or plates and top with breadcrumb mixture, more lemon zest and more grated parmesan. Serve.
Notes
- Tips and Tricks for Success
- Storing Leftovers and Reheating
- Our lemon pasta can be stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. To reheat, transfer pasta to a pan with a little bit of water and heat over medium-low heat until pasta has warmed through.
- Don't forget to add a little bit of pasta water to the dish. It really helps to bring the dish together and add a slight creaminess to the overall meal.
- Use fresh lemons for the juice/zest! The lemon flavor is such a big part of this pasta, that it really needs the fresh lemon to make it shine.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
603mg
(25%)
Potassium
298mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
486IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
223mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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