Lemon Pasta Recipe {No Butter or Cream}
A bright and flavorful lemon pasta dish that's light, refreshing, and easy to make without any butter or cream. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 lemon lemon (zested)
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- optional Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Pour in lemon juice and zest. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat.
- Gradually add pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese (if desired).
Notes
Adjust the amount of lemon juice and red pepper flakes to your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 150mg