Description
Ina Garten’s Sleeper Recipe: A Simple Dish that Delights is a quick and flavorful pasta dish that combines the freshness of lemon with the richness of Parmesan and the subtle kick of garlic. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual dinner with friends.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
1 pound;
Olive Oil:
1/3 cup;
Garlic, thinly sliced:
6 cloves;
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon;
Lemon Zest:
Zest of 1 lemon;
Lemon Juice:
Juice of 1 lemon;
Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated:
1/2 cup, plus more for serving;
Fresh Parsley, chopped:
1/2 cup;
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste.
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Add Lemon and Combine: Add lemon zest and juice, stir to combine. Toss drained pasta in the skillet.
- Add Parmesan and Parsley: Toss pasta with Parmesan and parsley until coated.
- Adjust Consistency and Seasoning: Add reserved pasta water gradually. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve: Top with extra Parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is light, bright, and full of flavor.
- Add sautéed shrimp or grilled chicken for protein.
- Consider swapping parsley for basil for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
