Bright splashes of lemon and a drizzle of fresh herb olive oil give this easy garlic spaghetti the feeling of being in Capri on a beautiful sunshine day.
The chilly gray days are upon us my friends. They are here. They’ve arrived.
It’s okay…we just need to be tougher than they are.
We need to shut ’em down.
Show ’em who’s boss.
Make them slink away and hide…
We can do this thing!
And this Spaghetti with Lemon, Garlic & Fresh Herb Olive Oil will be in our corner cheering us on all the way.
When grouchy gray skies see this dish coming…they’ll run for the hills…
And they won’t know what hit ’em!
This dish is the perfect antidote for crazy cold days that need more than a cup of tea, a cozy sweater or a chenille throw…
These crazy cold days need PASTA!
And talk about easy…
This dish comes together in minutes…
You’ll cook your spaghetti in a large pot of of boiling salted water, until al dente (firm to the bite), and then drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Then toss the pasta directly in the pan that contains your lemon, garlic and fresh herb olive oil.
Add a little reserved water, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes…
And call it a ‘sunny’ day!
Buon Appetito!
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Spaghetti with Lemon, Garlic & Fresh Herb Olive Oil
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried angel hair spaghetti
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 – 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (or basil) chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a separate large pan, add lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic and fresh herbs to the olive oil.
- Heat through.
- Add pasta to the olive oil and a little reserved water as needed.
- Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve.
I am always game for a good lemon herb pasta! Especially during this cold weather season! Yum!
Oh yes…it’s a favorite!! Enjoy!
I am a man but when I retired I took over the kitchen. I can cook also I am Italian (1/2 Piazza) and love this type of food and cook anything. Can’t wait to try it most likely will be this week end. By the way I told my wife I felt bad about taking her kitchen away from her 14 years ago and she could have it back if she wonted it. Her answer”When hell freezes over and you film it.” guess that means I am the cook and bottle washer. I also have a large BBQ pit on a trailer which I cook for the whole family and friends on most holidays so she has it made.
Hahaha! She’s a lucky lady! You have a BBQ pit on a trailer? I love that! Enjoy the pasta, my friend! 🙂
Just love these kind of recipes – simple, light, fast and delicious. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!
Me too, Geraldine! Love delicious recipes that come together quickly! Thank you!
This recipe looks so delicious. I could see myself eating several bowlfuls of this spaghetti. Enjoy a restful weekend, Gayle 🙂
Thank you so much, Gayle! You also enjoy a lovely weekend… 🙂
~ So classic and simple, and definitely what I want for lunch right now : )
I hope you went to Capri for lunch today! Thanks for stopping by Carlynn!
I could live on pasta, especially if prepared simply this way. The sunny, bright ingredients do transport to Capri. Yum!
You and me both…it’s just so easy to love! I have a feeling I’ll be transported to Capri quite a bit this winter! Thanks Jean! 🙂
Love the simplicity of this dish, looks like something I would love to have for dinner tonight!!
I love it for its simplicity and bright flavors! Enjoy!
I love this easy pasta dish! This will definitely chase the grey sky days away! I wouldn’t mind holing up with a bit bowl of your pasta 🙂
You can’t beat a nice little garlic spaghetti…Thanks Lindsey!!
That lemon pasta looks so summery and fresh tasting. The perfect antidote to the cold weather that’s now here!
So true Stacey…it’s a perfect antidote!! Thank you so much!!
WOW! Doesn’t this look delicious? SO fresh and light and satisfying! …I’m gluten intolerant, but I could totally enjoy this recipe with spaghetti squash! YUM 🙂 Hope that you have a lovely week! Beautiful blog btw!
That is such a great idea!! I want to try it with spaghetti squash, now. Yum! Thanks for your kind words Cailee! You also have a lovely week! 🙂
I hate cooking when it gets dark so early! 🙁
This looks like a yummy but easy supper, love that it’s meatless too!
So true…I wanted to put my PJ’s on at 5:30 last night…not fun! Thanks for stopping by Krystle!
This looks delicious and it is my favorite way of eating pasta! Will have to make it again, some time soon! Beautiful pictures!
Thank you Mira! There are so many great ways to prepare pasta!
now you are making me hungry Annie! the dressing sounds so good, absolutely loving this! Pinned!
Thanks Manali!! This is a nice light dish with a beautiful lemony flavor! Enjoy!
THIS one I can try right away. I have everything already in the kitchen. Easy and simple ingredients. Sounds delicious. That’s exactly what I need. Thank you. Cheers!
Awesome!! I think you’ll really enjoy the light, fresh flavors of this dish!! Thanks Robin!
I love the flavor of this spaghetti! I’m not a huge fan of red sauces, so this light dessing with garlic and herbs sounds perfect!
Exactly…sometimes we just need something lighter! Thanks Gayle!