Lemon Garlic Pasta
Lemon Garlic Pasta is a simple and delicious pasta dish! It is garlicky, zingy, and pairs perfectly with seared shrimp or salmon.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces spaghetti or another type of pasta (can be gluten-free)
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons white wine or vegetable stock
- pasta water as needed
- ½ lemon juiced and zested, more to taste
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
- salt and pepper
- parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Then save some pasta water, drain and set aside.
- Preheat the olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Then add the white wine, some pasta water, and lemon juice.
- Add the pasta, parsley, and lemon zest to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Then toss until everything is combined.
- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- If you love some spice, add red pepper flakes to the pasta. They go super well with the lemon garlic sauce!
- You can serve this dish with seared shrimp, a side salad, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 762IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg