Lemon Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan

Method

1. 1

   Cook the linguine until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Gently fry the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes in the olive oil until pale gold.

3. 3

   Add the lemon zest and juice with a splash of pasta water to make a light sauce.

4. 4

   Toss the drained pasta through the sauce, adding more pasta water until silky.

5. 5

   Season, then finish with parsley and Parmesan.