Description
One-Pot, 15-Minute Pasta Limone is the ultimate quick-fix meal that brightens up your dinner table with its vibrant flavors. This delightful pasta dish combines al dente spaghetti with zesty lemon, fresh garlic, and a sprinkle of parmesan, all coming together in just one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe ensures you enjoy a scrumptious meal without the fuss—making every bite feel like a warm embrace from home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 medium lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2. In another pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3. Stir in lemon juice and zest into the garlic oil for about a minute.
- 4. Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water, and add it to the lemon-garlic mixture. Toss gently over low heat until well combined, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- 5. Remove from heat, fold in grated parmesan cheese while warm, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg