The simples are the best! Here is a healthy lemon pasta recipe that is easy to make in a cinch and ready in about 15 minutes!
It’s full of light, bright flavors and will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.
- I used quinoa pasta noodles here but you can use rice, spelt, whole wheat or any type of pasta that fits your dietary needs.
- Here I have selected sweet Meyer lemons, but any lemon will do.
- The parsley adds extra brightness as well as some freshness.
- The red pepper flakes are added for spice and color.
This versatile, vegan lemon pasta recipe makes for an easy lunch, dinner or make ahead meal idea!
How To Make Simple Lemon Pasta
This pasta recipe is so easy to make and only requires 5 ingredients plus salt & pepper!
What you’ll need:
- 2 – 3 lemons, juice and some zest
- 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil
- himalayan salt & pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 8 oz. package pasta of choice
- chopped parsley, to garnish
Put it all together:
Simply cook the pasta according to package.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt, cracked pepper and red pepper flakes.
Place pasta in individual serving dishes, top with half of lemon juice mixture, chopped parsley, lemon zest and extra of the spices if you like.
Simple and delicious!
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If you try this simple lemon pasta recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
PrintSIMPLE LEMON PASTA
A simple pasta dish infused with olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Ready in about 15 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 1x
- Category: Entree, Pasta
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 lemons, juice and some zest
- 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil
- himalayan salt & pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 8 oz. package pasta of choice
- chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package.
In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, oil, salt, cracked pepper and red pepper flakes.
Place pasta in individual serving dishes, top with half of lemon juice mixture, chopped parsley, lemon zest and extra of the spices if you like. Simple and delicious!
Serves 3
pinky Gutter says
Beautiful pictures! very easy, and simple instructions. Going to make it tonight
cookingwithlysa says
I hate complicated stuff. And this looks like a delicious recipe for a simple girl like me. Your photos are beautiful :)
Julie says
I'm right there with you Lysa, simple is me too. Thank you for the compliment. :)
Bailey says
I recommend to add a little garlic powder or garlic salt but amazing recipe will make again