Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt; 12 oz dried pasta; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 lemon; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; salt and freshly cracked black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
474 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe

Carmen Warren

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This Lemon Garlic Pasta is perfect for a quick and easy summer dinner. It is fresh and light and so easy to make. Ready in just 20 minutes, this pasta dish is an easy weeknight meal. Spaghetti tossed with garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil. Add some fresh herbs, maybe some parmesan, and dinner is served. Serve it with a salad and some bread for a fuss-free dinner, or this delicious pasta also makes a great side dish for some grilled chicken, seared steak, or some delicious seafood.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon salt
12 oz dried pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves - peeled and finely sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 lemon - juice and zest
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and freshly cracked black pepper - to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the salt and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the packet suggests.1 tablespoon salt12 oz dried pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 2 ½ cups of the pasta cooking water, and then drain the pasta.

While the Pasta is Cooking

Add the olive oil to a cold frying pan, add the sliced garlic, stir to coat the garlic, then place over medium-low heat and then for 4-5 minutes until the garlic is soft.3 tablespoons olive oil6 garlic cloves
Add the butter and ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.2 tablespoons butter
Boil this mixture for a minute, then add the drained pasta, keeping the frying pan on the heat.
Add a further ½ cup of pasta water and toss and stir the pasta in the sauce until it is cooked to your liking. You might need to add more pasta water.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Season to taste and serve.1 lemon2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Nutrition Information

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Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 1797mg (75%) Potassium 258mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	474kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	68g	23%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	15mg	5%
Sodium	1797mg	75%
Potassium	258mg	5%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	350IU	7%
Vitamin C	18mg	20%
Calcium	39mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%