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Lemon Garlic Pasta
This Lemon Garlic Pasta is a classic, comforting pasta dish that’s quick and easy to prepare. It tastes fresh, vibrant, and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 489 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 4 TB extra virgin olive oil
- 3 TB salted butter
- 12 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles uncooked
- 3 TB fresh basil or parsley, minced
- 2 TB fresh squeezed lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large heavy pot, bring well salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over low heat, stir together the olive oil, butter, garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt, stirring and cooking until aromatic, about 5 min.
- Once water is boiling, add spaghetti and cook, stirring often, just until al dente according to package instructions. Don’t overcook. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
- Return spaghetti to the pot. Stir in basil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, sautéed garlic in all its oil, and some of the pasta water until it's reached desired consistency.
- Add kosher salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1/2 cup of the parmesan and toss to coat. Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan onto individually plated pasta.
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- It may seem like a lot of garlic, but don't be shy with it - It's the star of this dish, and gives so much fragrant aroma.
- Fresh herbs are important, as it provides bright flavors to this simple dish.
- Save some of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti. This starchy water is liquid gold and will help your sauce cling to the pasta.
- This recipe is part of our Pastas and Pizzas Recipe Collection.
- This pasta dish is great on its own, but we also love adding some 10-Minute Garlic Shrimp or Grilled Chicken Breast to it before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
489kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
228mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
499IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 499IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.