One-Pan Garlic Pasta with Fresh Herbs

Name: One-Pan Garlic Pasta with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves (minced) garlic; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup (chopped) fresh basil; 1/4 cup (chopped) fresh parsley; 1/2 (zested and juiced) lemon; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Simple pasta tossed in a garlicky herb sauce with a hint of lemon.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves (minced) garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup (chopped) fresh basil
1/4 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
1/2 (zested and juiced) lemon
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to skillet, along with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 lemon zest, 1/2 lemon juice, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss well for 2-3 minutes until sauce coats pasta.
Step 4: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.