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Spaghetti aglio e olio with lemon

Simple Spaghetti Aglio E Olio with Lemon Recipe!

Amy
Simple spaghetti Aglio E Olio with lemon recipe is one of the most delicious pasta recipes and takes little time. It is full of flavor and has just six simple ingredients in it. 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium or large stockpot
  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Pair of tongs
  • 1 colander
  • ¼ Tsp
  • 1 Cup
  • 1 garlic press or cheese grater
  • 1 Airtight container

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 100% whole grain pasta
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 5 garlic cloves minced

Instructions
 

  • To begin, cook pasta in stockpot of water according to package directions.
  • Then drain pasta in colander.
  • Mince garlic with a garlic press or cheese grater.
  • Next, add extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir and cook until sizzling. This may take about three minutes.
  • Then, add salt, pepper and lemon juice along with your mixture. Stir for one minute.
  • At this time, add cooked spaghetti noodles too and toss using tongs mixing altogether completely.

Notes

Hint: Add an extra squeeze of lemon on top of noodles and stir for an extra lemony taste.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container and then refrigerate and keep for up to three days. And as a matter of fact, it also tastes great when served cold as well.
Keyword Spaghetti aglio e olio with lemon