Scrumptious Lemon Garlic Pasta

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds! Today, we are sharing a quick, simple yet utterly delectable recipe – Lemon Garlic Pasta! This dish is just perfect for those busy weekdays where you want something yummy but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 200g spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Firstly, cook the spaghetti according to your package instructions until it’s al dente (cooked so as to be still firm when bitten). Drain, but save 1 cup of the pasta water for later.

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until it starts to turn golden, about 1-2 minutes.

3. Add the lemon juice and zest to the pan. Stir in the salt and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.

4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the lemon-garlic mixture. Toss everything together, adding the saved pasta water a little at a time to create a sauce.

5. Remove the pan from the heat and add the grated parmesan cheese. Toss until the pasta is coated and the sauce has thickened.

6. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.

7. Serve topped with extra Parmesan and a sprinkling of freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!

This Lemon Garlic Pasta is a dish that’s refreshingly zesty, cheesy, and packed with flavors of garlic. The aroma from the lemon and garlic pair perfectly together, creating a dish that feels as if it was labor-intensive when in reality it comes together in no time at all. The simplicity and ease of preparation of this recipe make it a perfect go-to dinner any day of the week. Happy Cooking!