15 Minute Lemon Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 11

15 Minute Lemon Pasta recipe for quick and delicious meal

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 medium yellow onion
	2 tablespoons butter ( Room Temperature )
	4 large garlic cloves
	1 lemon ( or 2 tablespoons lemon juice )
	2 tablespoons capers
	2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
	1 package spaghetti ( can be gluten free pasta as well )
	salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

530

Sugar

Fat

20g

This 15 Minute Lemon Pasta is a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in a hurry. The dish is primarily made up of pasta coated in a lemon, garlic, and caper sauce, giving it a light and fresh flavor. It is perfect as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or fish, or as a light meal on its own. The lemon in the dish gives it a refreshing tang, making it a great dish for a hot summer evening.

Instructions

1.	Start boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta.
2.	Thinly slice the onion and garlic cloves.
3.	Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
4.	Add sliced onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
5.	Add garlic and capers and stir for 1-2 minutes.
6.	When the pasta is al dente, take it out of the pot and add it to the pan with the onion mixture.
7.	Add lemon zest and lemon juice to the pan and toss everything until the pasta is coated evenly.
8.	Season with salt and pepper.

PROS

This lemon pasta is quick and easy to make, taking only 15 minutes to prepare from start to finish.

It is a light meal, perfect for hot summer evenings or as a side dish.

The lemon added to the dish gives it a fresh and zesty flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

The dish is not very nutritious, lacking in protein and fiber.

It is a carbohydrate-heavy dish, mainly made up of pasta.

The dish is not ideal for those on a low-carbohydrate diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains some health benefits such as antioxidants from the lemon and potential anti-inflammatory benefits from the capers.
However, it should be consumed as part of a balanced diet alongside more nutritious foods.