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Delicious lemon pasta with fresh lemon zest and parsley.

Lemon Pasta

Lemon pasta is a refreshing and flavorful dish featuring a vibrant, zesty lemon sauce. It's a simple yet sophisticated dish that’s perfect for any occasion, offering a balanced combination of tangy and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Pasta spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 Lemon juice and zest
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • optional to taste Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup Pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add lemon juice and zest to the pan, then toss the cooked pasta into the sauce.
  4. Add pasta water a little at a time to emulsify the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to experiment by adding shrimp or chicken to the pasta for added protein, or use plant-based alternatives to make it vegan.