Description
Bowtie Pasta With Lemon Garlic is a vibrant, quick-to-make dish that bursts with refreshing flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium-sized fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Zest and Juice: Add lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic.
- Combine Pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to coat all noodles evenly.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan over the pasta. Toss again and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg