One-Pan Lemon Pasta

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StovetopEasyPrep 5 minCook 15 minServes 4

Everything cooks in one pan — pasta, lemon, garlic and parmesan — and dinner is done in twenty minutes.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
4 cups water
2 lemons, zested and juiced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup grated parmesan
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

Combine the spaghetti, water, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil and salt in a large skillet.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the liquid turns saucy.
Stir in the parmesan and lemon juice off the heat.
Rest 2 minutes, scatter with parsley and serve.

Serve with: grilled chicken or a green salad.

Keep the heat at a steady simmer and stir often so the pasta cooks evenly.

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