Lemon Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil
Bright, tangy pasta made in one pot with just lemon, garlic, and quality olive oil. Ready in 15 minutes—the perfect weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, per box instructions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and just starting to soften, 1–2 minutes.
Step 4
Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
Step 5
Add cooked pasta to the skillet with garlic and oil.
Step 6
Pour in lemon juice and lemon zest, then add 0.5 cup reserved pasta water.
Step 7
Toss over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until pasta is coated and glossy.
Step 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add more pasta water if too dry.
Step 9
Divide between bowls and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- tongs or pasta fork
- microplane (for zesting)
- colander
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