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A simple pasta dish with bright lemon notes and aromatic garlic, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs spaghetti, extra virgin olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1, zest and juice lemon
- 3 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 2 tbsp reserved pasta water, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
