15-Minute Lemon Garlic Pasta: A Zesty Weeknight Lifesaver
A simple and flavorful lemon garlic pasta dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss with garlic and oil.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic to your preference.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg