Description
A bright and tangy lemon pasta sauce that adds flavor to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and reserve some cooking water.
- Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice based on your taste preference.
- This sauce pairs well with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lemon pasta sauce, quick pasta sauce, Italian sauce