Lemon Garlic Pasta

This Lemon Garlic Pasta delivers a light, bright burst of flavor in every bite. Toss al dente spaghetti in a buttery garlic-lemon sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes for a simple yet elegant meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Add Lemon Garlic Shrimp for protein.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Shrimp Recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 392kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $5

Ingredients

8 oz dried pasta *Note 1
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 lemon, juiced and zested
¼ cup parsley
salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente (reference the back of the pasta package for exact cook time). Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta is cooking, pre-heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
Turn the heat down to medium and add the drained pasta noodles and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Add more reserved pasta water if pasta seems too dry.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to individual serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Note 1 - Any long pasta noodle will work. Fettuccine, linguine, or angel hair pasta make great options.

Leftover and storage - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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