One-Pot Garlic Lemon Pasta

Name: One-Pot Garlic Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Bright, simple pasta with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and creamy Parmesan, ready in 20 minutes.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While the pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant — do not let garlic brown.
Step 3: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until cheese melts and sauce coats pasta. Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.