Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

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A vibrant one-pan pasta dish featuring tender spaghetti tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh lemon zest, finished with a hint of Parmesan. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add 12 oz spaghetti, and cook for 8 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss until tomatoes are coated.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the tomato mixture to a large baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Roast for 15 minutes until tomatoes are softened and slightly blistered.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the baking sheet, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Toss until cheese melts and pasta is coated.
  5. Step 5: If sauce seems dry, add 2-3 tablespoons reserved pasta water, tossing until sauce coats strands evenly.

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