Lemon Garlic Pasta (gluten free)
Lemon garlic pasta, also known as Pasta al Limone or pasta Limone, is one of the easiest yet most delicious Italian dinner recipes. It comes together in less than 20 minutes using only olive oil, butter, lemon, garlic, and parmesan cheese. But don't be fooled by the simplicity of this dish because it's bursting with vibrant fresh flavor that you can enjoy for a quick dinner or as a tasty side dish. We keep it gluten free by swapping in gluten free pasta so everyone can enjoy it.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Sharp chef's knife
- Pasta strainer
- Large skillet
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 12 ounce gluten free capellini or spaghetti pasta Jovial is our favorite brand
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice juice from one lemon
- 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh parsley
- extra lemon optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gluten free pasta al dente according to package directions.
- As the pasta cooks, spoon out ½ cup of the pasta water and set it aside. You might not need to use it, but I find it's always helpful when making a simple sauce to have a little extra starchy pasta water handy to help the sauce coat the pasta.
- After the pasta cooks, drain it and set it aside.
- Make the lemon garlic sauce. Start by heating the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. The pan should be big enough to hold the pasta and sauce together.
- After the butter melts, stir in the garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and golden brown; you don't want it to burn, so just as it turns golden, add the pasta.
- Add all of the pasta into the pan and toss with the garlic butter sauce.
- Toss in the lemon juice, lemon zest, grated parmesan cheese, and parsley. If the pasta seems dry, drizzle in a small amount of pasta water just until it coats the pasta with the sauce and ingredients.
- Taste for salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice if desired or serve with lemon slices or wedges.
Notes
Storage
To store.
Store the leftover lemon garlic pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for five days.
To reheat
Place the lemon pasta into a microwave-safe dish and reheat in 30-second increments, tossing between, until heating through. If the pasta seems dry, add a little extra olive oil, butter, fresh lemon juice, or even chicken stock. Sprinkle with more grated parmesan cheese, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
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