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Plate of spring lemon pasta recipes garnished with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese

Spring Lemon Pasta

A light and refreshing pasta dish perfect for spring. The lemon adds a bright, tangy flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Zester
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated parmesan cheese.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also top with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

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