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Easy and Fresh Garlic Lemon Pasta

This easy garlic lemon pasta with arugula comes together within minutes and is popular with kids and adults alike. Serve it warm with grated parmesan or as a pasta salad alongside some chicken or tuna! 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy pasta skillet, lemon pasta, pasta with garlic and lemon
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 2 serving
Calories 889 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 box pasta (any shape you prefer), 375 g
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup arugula
  • grated parmesan (optional for topping)
  • lemon zest (optional for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta according to instructions on the box.

    In the meantime, heat a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic and lemon zest.

  2. Sautee the garlic and lemon zest for a few seconds until they get fragrant, add the chili spice, the pasta, and salt.

  3. Toss the pasta with all the fragrant garlic and lemon, then add the arugula and toss the lemon pasta for another 30 seconds over medium heat and then serve it right away!

    Sprinkle with Parmesan and extra lemon zest (if needed). Enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

  • Think of this pasta as a canvas - you can add more veggies, cheese, tuna, chicken, chickpeas - whatever you want.
  • Pasta purists will love it plain, fresh out of the skillet, with a grating of parmesan cheese and some lemon zest on top. 
  • This lemon pasta can be served cold, as a pasta salad. Leftovers can easily be turned into a salad by drizzling it with a simple lemon juice & olive oil vinaigrette. 
Nutrition Facts
Easy and Fresh Garlic Lemon Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 889 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 167mg7%
Potassium 613mg18%
Carbohydrates 174g58%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 310IU6%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.