One Pot Lemon Pasta
A simple and zesty lemon pasta dish that’s quick to make and a delight for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sautéing the garlic: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Combining ingredients: Add the pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice, vegetable broth, and cherry tomatoes to the pot. Stir everything together.
- Boiling and simmering: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Seasoning to perfection: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Final assembly: Serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley and a generous helping of grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Make sure to zest the lemon before juicing it for easier preparation. This dish is flexible; feel free to use any pasta shape on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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