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    Lemon Garlic Pasta (One Pot Recipe)

    Published: May 8, 2017 · Modified: Jul 5, 2023 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    This easy one pot lemon garlic pasta is a simple weeknight meal that's ready in 30 minutes. This lemon pasta is packed with lemon juice and lemon zest.

    This one pot lemon garlic pasta needs to be your DINNER tonight, especially if you are short on time!

    It's made with the most BASIC ingredients that you already have in your pantry.

    You throw all the ingredients in ONE pot, cook for 20-25 minutes and have the most zesty pasta ever!

    The wonderful lemon flavor makes this a great meal to make during Summer time.

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    The lemon flavor comes from TWO sources:

    • Lemon juice
    • Lemon zest

    You can even add some shredded rotisserie chicken or some stir fried shrimp in this recipe and make it even more delicious!

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    I also like to add some herbs to really really enhance the flavor in this meal.

    Here are some HERBS you can add:

    • Cilantro
    • Parsely
    • Basil
    • Thyme

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    If you liked this recipe, you may like some of these other easy dinner recipes:

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    Recipe

    Tongs Full of Easy Lemon Garlic Pasta Over a Large Nonstick Pot.

    Lemon Garlic Pasta (One Pot Recipe)

    Abeer Rizvi
    This easy one pot lemon garlic pasta is a simple weeknight meal that's ready in 30 minutes. This lemon pasta is packed with lemon juice and lemon zest. 
    4.34 from 3 ratings
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 527 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup butter unsalted
    • 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated
    • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • salt to taste
    • pepper to taste
    • 4 cups water
    • 16 oz spaghetti
    • ½ cup cream cheese full fat
    • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro or parsley roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • In a nonstick pan, add butter, ginger and garlic and cook on medium heat until fragrant. 
    • Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, water and mix everything together. 
    • Add the spaghetti and mix again. 
    • Cook without lid on medium heat until the water is almost evaporated. Make sure to stir often or else the pasta might stick to the pan.
    • When pasta is almost cooked, add cream cheese and mix together. 
    • Remove pan from the heat and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. 
    • Garnish with cilantro/ parsley and some lemon slices. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • If the pasta is not cooked through, add a little more water and cook for a bit longer. 
    • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. They can be reheated in the microwave. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 527kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 6.8mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1.3mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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    Comments

    1. Misti

      May 12, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      LOVE, LOVE, LOVEEEEE!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Abeer Rizvi

        May 13, 2017 at 7:58 pm

        YAY! So happy you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Agness o

      May 17, 2017 at 6:33 am

      I simply love one pot recipes, Abeer! Your recipe is so palatable!

      Reply
      • Abeer Rizvi

        May 19, 2017 at 7:41 am

        Awww... thank you! One pot recipes are my absolute favorite!

        Reply
    3. Tara Heffernon

      July 12, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Delicious recipe...and although your cooking in one pot I have to clean at least 5-6 cooking utensils, two cutting boards, in an attempt to speed up prep a hand held juiced and two grating tools for ginger and lemon zest. But I will keep making it because it is sooo good!4 stars

      Reply
    4. Kerry Day

      July 21, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      This was very delicious. It tastes so lovely and light. I will make this again, but as a side dish with chicken and vegetables.4 stars

      Reply
    5. Claudia Phillips

      August 15, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      This looks delicious. I want to make it. But, REALLY? You don't have to cook the pasta first? I thought pasta ALWAYS had to be cooked in boiling water before using in a recipe. If not, this is huge! Can I use another pasta besides spaghetti?

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      • Abeer Rizvi

        August 17, 2017 at 9:43 pm

        That's why I love this recipe so much. Everything comes together in one wide pot. As for the type of pasta that is used, the amount of water quantity would have to be adjusted if you use whole wheat pasta or a different style of pasta. I just use traditional pasta in this recipe.

        Reply
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