Description
A delightful dish that combines the bright acidity of lemon with aromatic garlic, making for a satisfying and elegant meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until garlic is fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the lemon zest and juice, then stir to combine.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the garlic lemon sauce, ensuring all noodles are coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For an alternative, use fettuccine or gluten-free pasta. For spice lovers, adjust the red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg