Lemon Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil
Bright, tangy pasta made in one pot with just lemon, garlic, and quality olive oil. Ready in 15 minutes—the perfect weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, per box instructions.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and just starting to soften, 1–2 minutes.
- 4
Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
- 5
Add cooked pasta to the skillet with garlic and oil.
- 6
Pour in lemon juice and lemon zest, then add 0.5 cup reserved pasta water.
- 7
Toss over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until pasta is coated and glossy.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add more pasta water if too dry.
- 9
Divide between bowls and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- tongs or pasta fork
- microplane (for zesting)
- colander
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