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!
PrintSpaghetti 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.
The Blonde Chef says
I am always game for a good lemon herb pasta! Especially during this cold weather season! Yum!
Annie says
Oh yes…it’s a favorite!! Enjoy!
Junior Rutherford says
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.
Annie says
Hahaha! She’s a lucky lady! You have a BBQ pit on a trailer? I love that! Enjoy the pasta, my friend! 🙂
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
Just love these kind of recipes – simple, light, fast and delicious. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!
Annie says
Me too, Geraldine! Love delicious recipes that come together quickly! Thank you!
Love CompassionateLee says
This recipe looks so delicious. I could see myself eating several bowlfuls of this spaghetti. Enjoy a restful weekend, Gayle 🙂
Annie says
Thank you so much, Gayle! You also enjoy a lovely weekend… 🙂
Carlynn says
~ So classic and simple, and definitely what I want for lunch right now : )
Annie says
I hope you went to Capri for lunch today! Thanks for stopping by Carlynn!
jean | lemons & anchovies says
I could live on pasta, especially if prepared simply this way. The sunny, bright ingredients do transport to Capri. Yum!
Annie says
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! 🙂
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
Love the simplicity of this dish, looks like something I would love to have for dinner tonight!!
Annie says
I love it for its simplicity and bright flavors! Enjoy!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
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 🙂
Annie says
You can’t beat a nice little garlic spaghetti…Thanks Lindsey!!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
That lemon pasta looks so summery and fresh tasting. The perfect antidote to the cold weather that’s now here!
Annie says
So true Stacey…it’s a perfect antidote!! Thank you so much!!
Cailee says
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!
Annie says
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! 🙂
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
I hate cooking when it gets dark so early! 🙁
This looks like a yummy but easy supper, love that it’s meatless too!
Annie says
So true…I wanted to put my PJ’s on at 5:30 last night…not fun! Thanks for stopping by Krystle!
Mira says
This looks delicious and it is my favorite way of eating pasta! Will have to make it again, some time soon! Beautiful pictures!
Annie says
Thank you Mira! There are so many great ways to prepare pasta!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
now you are making me hungry Annie! the dressing sounds so good, absolutely loving this! Pinned!
Annie says
Thanks Manali!! This is a nice light dish with a beautiful lemony flavor! Enjoy!
Robin Botie says
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!
Annie says
Awesome!! I think you’ll really enjoy the light, fresh flavors of this dish!! Thanks Robin!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
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!
Annie says
Exactly…sometimes we just need something lighter! Thanks Gayle!