This lemon pasta recipe is vegetarian, easy to make, ready in 20 minutes, and made with simple ingredients.
Why you will love this recipe
- This lemon pasta is ready in 20 minutes!
- It’s vegetarian and easy to make.
- It’s made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients for this recipe
Pasta: You can use any long pasta like spaghetti, fettuccini, linguine, or tagliatelle.
Garlic: Use 5 garlic cloves for an extra garlicky flavor.
Lemon zest: Add zest from 1 lemon.
Olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil.
Parmesan cheese: You can add grated parmesan cheese or flaked parmesan cheese.
Parsley: Add chopped parsley for extra freshness. You can replace it with coriander if you prefer.
Seasoning: Season with salt and black pepper.
How to make this recipe
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. When the pasta is cooked al dente, drain and set aside.
Heat a wok or a large pan over medium to high heat and drizzle olive oil. When hot, add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Then, add the spaghetti, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything to combine.
Serve immediately.
What to serve with lemon pasta
You can eat this delicious lemon pasta on its own, or you can serve it with a source of protein, like:
- Fried tofu
- Beef
- Baked chicken breast
- Baked salmon
Recipe variations and substitutions
Try to add other ingredients to this pasta recipe to make your unique version, like:
- Baked tofu
- Shredded chicken
- Tuna
- Cooked shrimps
- Dried tomatoes
- Sauteed veggies
Tips for making this recipe
Use your favorite pasta: We’ve used tagliatelle pasta, but any pasta works with this recipe, so feel free to use your favorite one!
Don’t overcook the pasta: Good pasta is cooked to al dente! Keep an eye on it, and don’t let it get too soft.
Storing tips: Store this lemon pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Lemon Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti 340 g
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 handful parsley chopped
- lemon zest from 1 lemon
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- When the pasta is cooked al dente, drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok or a large pan over medium to high heat and drizzle olive oil.
- When hot, add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Then, add the spaghetti, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything to combine.
- Serve immediately.