Lemon Pasta
Description
Quick and easy to make, this simple lemon pasta recipe, also called pasta al limone in Italy, is the perfect weeknight dinner. Made with fresh lemon, garlic, black pepper and parmesan, this vegetarian spaghetti is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Regina Spaghetti pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley plus more for serving
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese optional
- 1/2 cup Freshly cracked black pepper for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking pasta liquid.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add the cooking pasta liquid and parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the pasta sauce and toss until well coated. Serve with extra parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.