Description
Learn how to make delicious pasta recipe lemon garlic. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
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To recreate this dish, you’ll need just a handful of pantry staples. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 12 oz spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a bit of heat)
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
If you’re missing an ingredient, don’t worry—I’ve got substitution tips. You can swap in linguine or fettuccine for the spaghetti, and if you’re out of Parmesan, Pecorino Romano works beautifully too.
Instructions
Ready to bring this dish to life? Follow these simple steps:
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, then add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss the pasta to coat in the garlic lemon oil, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and toss again, allowing it to melt into the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
As you cook, remember the time I oversalted that pot of chili as a kid? It taught me the importance of tasting as you go—a principle that serves well here to ensure the perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: pasta recipe lemon garlic, recipe, cooking, food
