Lemon Zucchini Pasta: An Easy and Fresh Summer Delight
A refreshing and simple pasta dish featuring zucchini and lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and cook until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss cooked pasta with the zucchini mixture.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit any meat additions.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Pasta