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Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe

Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe
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4.8 from 7 reviews

This Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the zesty taste of lemon with the richness of parmesan cheese. The garlic adds a savory depth to the dish, making it a perfect meal for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 16 oz whole wheat spaghetti or regular, or mixed
  • 6 tbsp salted butter
  • 7–10 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2–3 large lemons)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pasta water (from boiling the pasta) + more if needed
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish
  • 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring water to boil. Once water boils, add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions. Do not overcook. Reserve pasta water for later (be sure to reserve more than 1/4 cup in case you need more).
  2. Drain pasta water. If pasta will be sitting for a while, rinse it with cold water and toss in olive oil to prevent it from sticking and getting overcooked.
  3. While pasta is cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients. Chop garlic and parsley, grate parmesan cheese, and squeeze lemon juice.
  4. In a large skillet, melt butter and cook chopped garlic until fragrant but do not brown or burn garlic. Add lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup pasta water to the skillet. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  5. Optional: If garlic turns blue (it’s normal because of its reaction with lemon juice), use a strainer to remove garlic.
  6. Toss pasta in sauce and 1 cup of parmesan cheese. Add additional 1 or 2 tbsp pasta water if needed, but note that this is not a wet pasta dish. Garnish with more parmesan cheese and parsley.

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Keywords: Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Lemon Pasta

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