Sautéed Garlic and Lemon Pasta

Name: Sautéed Garlic and Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1, zest and juice lemon; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; to taste salt; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

A quick, bright pasta dish with fragrant garlic, zesty lemon, and a silky sauce that clings perfectly to al dente strands.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1, zest and juice lemon
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
to taste salt
1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin 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 and golden but not browned.
Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to skillet with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until sauce clings to pasta and thickens slightly.
Step 4: Season with salt to taste, then serve immediately with additional lemon zest for garnish.