Lemon Pasta Recipe###

• 8 oz
• 2 tbsp olive oil-2 cloves, minced
• Zest 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup Parmesan
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Fresh parsley, choppedoptional)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta, then drain.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoidingning.
3. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
4. Add the drained pasta to skillet. Toss coat, adding reserved pasta water a at a time to achieve a silky sauce.
5. from and mix in the Parmesan melted and well incorporated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
   6 Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, serve immediately.

Tips

• For a richer sauce whisk in a tablespoon of butter after removing from heat.
• Add chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
• Use wholeheat or gluten-free pasta as an.

Servings and time

• Servings: 2
• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: minutes