Garlic-Lemon Pasta

Health score
6%
Garlic-Lemon Pasta
45 min.
5
160kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dish that embodies freshness and simplicity, look no further than this Garlic-Lemon Pasta. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or even a light snack, this pasta dish bursts with vibrant flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The delicate angel hair pasta provides the perfect canvas for the aromatic blend of garlic and zesty lemon, creating a refreshing experience in every bite.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Complement it with a savory main course like Turkey Parmesan and a crisp, mixed green salad for a balanced meal that impresses without weighing you down. With only 160 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free, enjoying the beautiful balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates.

Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, this Garlic-Lemon Pasta offers a straightforward cooking experience without sacrificing taste. Plus, with ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, it's the kind of dish that you can whip up any time the craving strikes. So gather your cooking tools, and let's bring this light and zesty recipe to life!

Ingredients

  • ounces angel hair pasta uncooked
  •  garlic cloves crushed
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter reduced-calorie
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Melt margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining 3 ingredients.
  3. Pour over pasta; toss gently.
  4. Tip: Pair this lemony pasta side dish with Turkey Parmesan and a mixed green salad, or try it with the Valentine's Day Dinner menu on page

Nutrition Facts

Calories160kcal
Protein13.37%
Fat29.54%
Carbs57.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.8
Glycemic Load
8.65
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.5252174184374%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.29mg
Hesperetin
0.87mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.03kcal
8%
Fat:5.24g
8.06%
Saturated Fat:1.56g
9.76%
Carbohydrates:22.77g
7.59%
Net Carbohydrates:21.76g
7.91%
Sugar:0.92g
1.03%
Cholesterol:4.35mg
1.45%
Sodium:129.11mg
5.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.33g
10.67%
Selenium:19.85µg
28.36%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.53%
Phosphorus:88.88mg
8.89%
Calcium:54.83mg
5.48%
Copper:0.09mg
4.56%
Magnesium:17.9mg
4.48%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.24%
Fiber:1g
4%
Vitamin A:195.05IU
3.9%
Vitamin C:2.7mg
3.28%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.15%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.51%
Potassium:87.83mg
2.51%
Iron:0.44mg
2.42%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.26%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.09%
Folate:6.71µg
1.68%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.6%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.33%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes