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Simple 15-Minute Lemon Pasta for Quick Dinners

15 Minutes Lemon Pasta And Instant Pot Lemon Pasta made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons zest and juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Zest the lemons and squeeze the juice into the skillet, stirring to combine.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
  6. Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet, along with reserved pasta water.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.