Ingredients- 200g spaghetti

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  -2 olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes## Instructions
  . a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame. minced and sauté for about minute until fragrant, not browned.
   . Add lemon and lemon juice to the pan. Stir to combine and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
   . the hot pasta into the skillet with the lemonarlic sauce. Add reserved pasta water a at a time until the coats the pasta.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.ish with chopped before serving.

Tips

• the reserved pasta to loosen the sauce if needed; it helps the sauce cling to the noodles.
• For a richer flavor, finish with a tablespoon of off the heat.
• Add grated Parmesan at the end if desired.

Nutrition (approx.)

• Servings: 2
• Calories per serving: ~420
• Carbohydrates: ~58 g
  -: ~12
• Fat: ~16 g
  -:3 g