Pasta With Celery
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
568 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta With Celery
Description
Pasta With Celery uses thin celery matchsticks sautéed briefly with garlic in olive oil to develop mild sweetness and maintain a tender crunch. The pasta is cooked al dente and then combined with the celery sauce, enhanced by fresh lemon juice, zest, and minced parsley. A hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds gentle spiciness, while kosher salt seasons the dish throughout.
The resulting dish balances the aromatic garlic, crisp celery texture, bright citrus notes, and herbaceous parsley. Drizzling extra virgin olive oil over the pasta before serving adds a fruity richness that complements the fresh ingredients. It can be served with additional lemon wedges, cheese, and red pepper flakes on the side.
For best texture, reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Salt levels can be adjusted to taste. The dish is straightforward and highlights celery as a less common pasta vegetable.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 cups celery sliced into 1/4" matchsticks
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 large lemon zested
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, to taste, crushed, hot
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Julienne 4 cups worth of celery into 3" long matchsticks.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti to al dente in salted (2 Tbsp kosher salt per gallon) water.
- Saute garlic in a 1/4 cup of olive oil in large pan over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes. After garlic is lightly golden add the celery and cook for 3 minutes more. Add 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper to season the celery.
- Add 1 cup of pasta water and the lemon juice to the pan and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add in the spaghetti and mix to thoroughly coat with the sauce. Cook for 1 minute, then remove pan from heat. Taste test and adjust salt and red pepper if necessary. Add the zest and fresh parsely. Also, drizzle a 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil onto the spaghetti. Mix one more time and serve with more crushed red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive, lemon wedges and cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen pasta if it dries before serving.
- Adjust kosher salt beyond the 1 teaspoon used here according to personal taste.
- Crushed red pepper flakes are optional and can be added to taste for mild heat.
- Serve with extra crushed red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 568kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 67.3g | 22% |
| Protein | 13.9g | 28% |
| Fat | 28.1g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 2.8g | 6% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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