Lemon-Garlic Herb Pasta

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta

   3 min hands-on9 min waiting

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
   • Cook the pasta until al dente, following package instructions.
   • Reserve some pasta water and drain the pasta.

2. Infuse Oil with Garlic

   3 min hands-on

   • Heat olive oil in a large pan over low heat.
   • Add sliced garlic and cayenne pepper, stirring frequently until garlic is golden.

3. Build the Sauce Base

   1 min hands-on2 min waiting

   • Add some reserved pasta water to the pan and stir to emulsify.
   • Season with salt and black pepper, then simmer.

4. Add Herbs and Lemon

   4 min hands-on

   • Chop parsley, reserving some for garnish.
   • Add pasta, parsley, and lemon juice to the pan and toss to coat.

5. Adjust Consistency

   1 min hands-on

   • Add more reserved pasta water if needed until sauce is silky.

6. Finish and Serve

   2 min hands-on

   • Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if necessary.
   • Plate the pasta, garnish with parsley, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.
   • Cooking tips:
   • Use low heat when cooking the garlic to avoid bitterness.
   • Whole-grain pasta absorbs more sauce, so be generous with pasta water.
   • Lightly toast cayenne pepper in oil for extra depth.
   • Add lemon zest with parsley for enhanced flavor.