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Lemon Garlic Pasta

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About the Recipe

Perfect base to a variety of chicken, beef and fish recipes. I love serving a large bowl of this pasta at my dinner parties with a few options. of add ins (some proteins and veggies) so that guests can can build out the dish however they please.

Ingredients

  • 1 Head of Garlic, 10-15 cloves

  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 4-5 Tb Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 large or 2 small lemons

  • 1 Lemon (juice and zest)

  • Pinch of Salt

  • Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes

  • 1 box of pasta (whichever pasta you like best)

  • Fresh Grated Parmesan


Preparation

  1. Place peeled garlic cloves in an oven safe dish, drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil. Oven roast at 400° for 30-40 minutes (until lightly golden browned).

  2. Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then chop into small pieces.

  3. Cook pasta according to package directions.

  4. In a large sauté pan over medium/low heat - heat the olive oil and chopped garlic for 4-5 minutes while stirring.

  5. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.

  6. Reduce heat to low - add the salt and red pepper flakes.

  7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauté pan and toss with the lemon garlic sauce until fully coated.

  8. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest, fresh grated parmesan cheese


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