Lemon Angel Hair

Name: Lemon Angel Hair
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

I serve this time-saving treatment for angel hair pasta gets loads of flavor from lemon and Parmesan cheese. A hint of garlic and flecks of fresh parsley add interest, too. This simple side dish is so versatile, it also could accompany chicken, fish, seafood or pork.—Meg Mongell, Plainfield, Indiana

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender.
Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 427 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Pasta in Quick Cooking May/June 2005

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Gretchen

Oct 21, 2018

Wonderful side dish. Easy to make.
Clark.S

Apr 10, 2014

I found this dish to be really dry. The flavor was interesting. I guess maybe I need to broaden my palate.
katlaydee3

Aug 15, 2011

This is excellent, quick and simple. I served it with the Turkey Florentine on the same page, but it could be a side dish for many different entrees.
justmbeth

Jan 18, 2010

Very light and flavorful, a good compliment for many meals.