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Lemon garlic pasta on a white plate.

Lemon Garlic Pasta

Keri Bevan
Lemon garlic pasta (aka pasta al limone) is the easiest and most luscious pasta recipe I've made yet. The garlic lemon sauce is packed with so much fresh, zesty flavor that it elevates this from a classic pasta dish to over-the-top YUM. And, you can have it on the table in 20 minutes flat, so it makes the perfect weeknight meal.
5 from 56 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 661 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces pasta
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ cup vegan cream or coconut milk
  • ½ cup pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup peas

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the packet. Drain when finished cooking, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water.
  • Heat the vegan butter and olive oil in a large saute pan over low-medium heat.
  • Add the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chili flakes to the butter and saute for 30 seconds. Add the pasta water and cream and allow them to heat through.
  • Stir the pasta into the sauce and add the green peas. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  1. Feel free to omit the chili pepper flakes for a less spicy sauce.  Or, alternatively increase the amount you use if you prefer a little spice.
  2. Substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten free lemon garlic pasta.

  3. ❄️Storage Instructions

    Refrigerator

    Allow pasta to cool to room temperature after cooking, about 30 minutes. Transfer the lemon garlic pasta to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. The sauce will thicken a bit, mix in a splash or two of non-dairy milk when reheating to loosen sauce. Reheat pasta in microwave or on stove over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.

    Freezer

    This creamy pasta sauce freezes well for longer storage. To freeze it, cool the pasta completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container or bag. Frozen lemon garlic pasta will keep for 2-3 months. When you're ready to eat the pasta, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating over medium-low heat while stirring occasionally. Add more non-dairy milk or cream to loosen up sauce after thawing.

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 18gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 364mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 705IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
Keyword lemon garlic pasta
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