Lemon Garlic Pasta

Submitted by Chef #416666

"I love this because it is a REALLY quick dish!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb spaghetti
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 cups parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until done, drain and return to the hot pot.
2. Meanwhile, mince the garlic. In a small pan, heat the oil and butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Toss the garlic oil, parsley, lemon zest and juice, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper with the pasta.
4. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
5. Toss in Parmesan cheese.
6. Serve at once.

Reviews

[lmt425]

I thought this was good (even though we did not use any parmesan). However, it was a little oily for DH--I'm trying to figure out how to make an herb pasta that doesn't seem so oily. I cooked chunks of chicken at the end and I think that helped a little (with the oil).

 

[h8stocook]

This was fabulous. I made it for some dinner guests so I doubled the recipe and it was a hit! Everyone had at least two helpings. I also used a little less olive oil and added chicken. The leftovers were great too!

 

[coco_beanz]

I made this for dinner tonight for my family. I did not add olive oil so i doubled the butter and garlic cloves. It tasted great. Along with the pasta, I had made garlic bread and chicken. Next time I will try it with the olive oil. I thought that along with this pasta, you can add shrimp to it-maybe next time I will try that as well. The dish was really quick and easy to make. My family and I loved it.

 

[Elizabeth H.]

Delicious! I was out of fresh parsley, so I threw a cup of broccoli florets in with my pasta to cook, and it was a delicious substitute! Also, just for the record, I used whole wheat pasta. This recipe is delicious and FAST! Thanks for sharing!