Spaghettini with garlic and lemon is a classic Italian dish that is both simple to prepare and incredibly flavorful. The combination of bright lemon, pungent garlic, and salty Parmesan cheese creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or as a starter for a special occasion dinner. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up this delicious pasta dish in no time. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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SPAGHETTINI WITH GARLIC AND LEMON
Categories Garlic Pasta Side Lemon Parsley Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 main-course or 6 to 8 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
- While pasta is boiling, cook garlic and red pepper flakes (to taste) in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in zest, then juice, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water and bring to a simmer.
- Toss pasta in sauce with parsley. (Add more cooking water if pasta seems dry.)
SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND PECORINO
Steps:
- Add the Pecorino-Romano pieces to a medium saucepan and cover with water (about 2 cups). Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the garlic cloves to a small saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat and strain. Add the garlic cloves back to the same saucepan and repeat the process 2 more times. (This will bring out the natural sweetness of the garlic.) Allow to cool to the touch, then carefully shave very thinly on a mandoline.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to very al dente according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, add the butter to a large saute pan and turn the heat on medium-high. Once the butter begins to melt, add the garlic and chile flakes. Let the butter melt and the garlic to fully bloom in the butter, about 1 minute. Strain the cheese stock directly into the saute pan, then stir and allow to come to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta and lemon juice to the sauce and finish cooking the pasta in the sauce. Add the chopped parsley and toss to combine.
- Pour the pasta into a serving bowl and top with the arugula, then drizzle with olive oil and salt to taste. Top with the burrata. Gently open the burrata just a touch, then serve immediately.
LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED ARTICHOKES
Lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan and basil come together for a silky and vibrant sauce that makes this weeknight-friendly pasta sing. The addition of roasted artichoke hearts adds texture and complements the zestiness of the dish. There's no better time than a weeknight to embrace canned or frozen artichoke hearts, as they are immensely less work than whole fresh ones, and they roast beautifully - and effortlessly - in a hot oven. Holding onto that salty, starchy pasta water is key to ensuring that each spaghetti noodle is enveloped in the lemony sauce; use it judiciously to emulsify the sauce as you quickly toss it.
Provided by Naz Deravian
Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently pat the artichoke hearts with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Place the artichoke hearts in a mound in the center of the baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt, season with pepper and gently toss to combine. Scatter the artichoke hearts in an even layer and roast for 20 minutes. Flip the hearts and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until browned and a little crisp around the edges.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, in a serving dish large enough to accommodate the spaghetti, add the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the lemon zest; toss to combine. Add the lemon juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; stir to combine. The mixture should resemble a thick paste.
- Place the serving dish next to the pasta pot. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of it over the Parmesan-lemon mixture; stir to thin out the mixture a little.
- Using tongs, lift out some of the spaghetti (with its cooking water still clinging to it) and transfer to the Parmesan-lemon mixture; quickly toss and drag the spaghetti in a circular motion around the dish to incorporate the sauce. Repeat until you have transferred and tossed all of the spaghetti.
- Add the butter, basil and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water to the spaghetti, and keep tossing until you have a silky sauce clinging to it. Add more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
- Top with the roasted artichokes, a little more black pepper and torn basil, and serve.
FRESH HERB, CHILI AND LEMON SPAGHETTINI
Make and share this Fresh Herb, Chili and Lemon Spaghettini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by soulmatesforever
Categories Spaghetti
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brin a large sauce pan of salted water to a boil.
- Finely grate peel from lemon and squeeze out 1/3 cup juice.
- Place in a bowl, along with 2 tbsp oil, Parmesan cheese and salt.
- Stir together.
- Add pasta to boiling water, Cook until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Set aside 2 tbsp of pasta cooking water.
- Drain pasta.
- When pasta is nearly cooked, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large deep frying pan on medium low.
- Add garlic and chili flakes.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add pasta, pasta water and Parmesan mixture to garlic.
- Toss gently 1 minute and then add herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss to coat and serve with additional Parmesan.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the spaghetti; this will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to add to the sauce; this will help to create a creamy and flavorful sauce.
- Don't overcook the garlic; it should be fragrant and slightly golden, but not brown.
- Add the lemon juice and zest at the end of cooking to preserve their bright, fresh flavor.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Garnish the finished dish with fresh parsley or basil for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti with garlic and lemon is a simple but delicious pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give spaghetti with garlic and lemon a try.
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