Vegan Lemon Garlic Pasta

Vegan Lemon Garlic Pasta is a bright and zesty dish that perfectly balances the tangy freshness of lemon with the rich flavors of garlic. This simple yet delicious recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons (optional, for a cheesy flavor)

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic, and pour in the lemon juice and zest.
6. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired sauce consistency is reached.
7. Stir in the chopped parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. If using, sprinkle nutritional yeast over the pasta and toss again before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 11 g
• Carbs: 72 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamin C from lemons, which supports immune health.
• Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties and may help lower cholesterol levels.

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