Description
A simple and refreshing pasta dish featuring lemon and olive oil.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti – 400g
- Olive oil – 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice – 1/2 cup
- Lemon zest – 1 tablespoon
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup, grated
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley – for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest to the pan, stirring well.
- Drain spaghetti and add to the pan, tossing to coat.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- This dish is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Lemon Spaghetti, Pasta, Italian Cuisine