Zesty Summer Pasta with Lemon in Just 20 Minutes

This quick and vibrant Summer Pasta with Lemon is a delightful vegetarian dish, perfect for warm evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Spaghetti or Linguine Cook al dente
1 tbsp Salt Kosher or sea salt

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
2 tsp Garlic, minced
½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to preference

For the Flavor

1 large Lemon, zested and juiced Fresh lemons preferred
½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Avoid pre-shredded
to taste Additional salt

Equipment

large pot
Skillet
measuring cup
colander

Method

Cooking Instructions

Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil and butter until garlic is translucent.
Add reserved pasta water and simmer for 2 minutes.
Combine drained pasta with sauce and toss to coat.
Stir in lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese off heat.
Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add capers or spinach for extra flavor.

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