Weeknight Lemon Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Boil spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Warm olive oil over medium-low heat and gently cook garlic and pepper flakes until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add drained pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice and a splash of pasta water; toss to coat.
4. Stir in Parmesan, adding more pasta water until glossy.
5. Finish with parsley, salt and pepper.

Cook History

Personal Notes

Double the garlic. A handful of spinach at the end works well.