Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley plus more for serving

2 tbsp lemon juice

lemon zest

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese optional

Freshly cracked black pepper for serving

Directions

Cook the spaghetti in a pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking pasta liquid.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.

Add the garlic, parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice.

Add the cooking pasta liquid and parmesan cheese and stir to combine.

Bring the sauce to a simmer.

Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the pasta sauce and toss until well coated.

Serve with extra parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Total

Serves 5

351 cal

11g fat

53g carbs

11g protein

3g fiber

2g s. fat

2g sugars

97mg sodium