Gremolata Sauce for Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12

Tasty Gremolata Sauce for Pasta in just 20 minutes

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

501

Sugar

Fat

17g

Gremolata Sauce for Pasta is a traditional Italian pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The sauce is made with a few simple ingredients like garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and olive oil, making it a healthy and flavorful pasta dish that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. The sauce is also quite versatile and can be used with different types of pasta, making it a great recipe for those looking to switch things up in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.	Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2.	While the pasta is cooking, mix together the garlic, parsley, lemon zest, olive oil, and capers (optional) in a small bowl.
3.	Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
4.	Pour the gremolata sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.
5.	Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.

PROS

The Gremolata Sauce is a quick and easy pasta sauce that can be made in just 20 minutes.

The lemon zest gives it a fresh and tangy flavor, while the capers add a slightly salty kick.

CONS

The sauce is quite simple and only has a few ingredients, so it may not be the most exciting pasta dish for those looking for complex flavors.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Gremolata Sauce contains garlic, which has been shown to have antibacterial and antiviral properties.
The parsley is high in vitamin K, which is important for maintaining healthy bones.

	2 garlic cloves , crushed
	2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
	1 tablespoon lemon zest
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons capers , roughly chopped ( optional )
	1 lb pasta , to serve
	parmesan cheese , to serve