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.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles, uncooked
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, or parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
- ¼ teaspoon 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.
Notes
- 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 (per serving)
Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg