Meyer lemon pasta recipes to Brighten Your Dinner Tonight
A simple and refreshing pasta dish featuring the bright flavor of Meyer lemons.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
- 2 Meyer lemons (zested and juiced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add lemon zest and juice to the pan. Stir well.
- Toss cooked pasta with the lemon mixture. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh Meyer lemons for the best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg