Easy Lemon Garlic Pasta
Weeknight dinners don’t have to be boring. In less than 30 minutes, you can have a delicious pot of Easy Lemon Garlic Pasta on the table! Your whole family will appreciate this tasty lemon pasta dish!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 438kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces box angel hair or spaghetti
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 5 Tablespoons butter
- 2 cups baby spinach torn
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 Tbsp salt and pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and then drain pasta.16 ounces box angel hair or spaghetti
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and lemon zest. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper and cook for an additional minute.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 5 cloves garlic
- Add butter to pan and, once melted, add baby spinach, pasta, reserved pasta water and lemon juice. Once spinach begins to wilt, stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.5 Tablespoons butter, 2 cups baby spinach, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, Salt and pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal