Experience the burst of flavors in this vibrant recipe for lemony garlic pasta. With zesty freshness, aromatic herbs, and a satisfying crunch of toasted almonds, indulge in a delightful culinary experience suitable for pasta enthusiasts.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: italian, lemon, pasta, quick
Season: Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Year Round
Toast Almonds: In a flat pan, mix almonds, salt, and oil. Cook on medium-low until golden. For a touch of drama, give a splash of tequila, stir, then switch off the heat. Let the almonds chill out.
Prep Garlic & Lemons: Turn those garlic cloves into fine slices. As for lemons, zest 'em, then juice 'em.
Golden Garlic: Warm that fancy olive oil in a large skillet or wok-style pan. Keep it low, add the garlic, and once they hint golden, off goes the heat.
Pasta Time: In a pot, let water, a bay leaf, and salt have a boiling party. Dive in that spaghetti but yank it out 2 minutes earlier than usual – you want it al dente. Why? 'Cause it'll keep dancing in the pan later.
Chop & Juice: While spaghetti's getting its groove on, chop parsley and do the lemony tasks. Also, chop those cool almonds and rain some sea salt on 'em.
Mix It Up: With trusty kitchen tongs, play mix-and-match with pasta, parsley, garlic-infused oil, and everything else in that pan. If you're feeling spicy, toss in the chili.
Serve: Dish out the pasta piping hot, give it a nutritional yeast crown or vegan Parmesan if you're feeling regal. And there you go, a plate to impress! Enjoy, foodies!