Lemon Herb Pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes and is loaded with lots of lemon, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley and basil!

Doesn't lemon just scream spring? Fresh herbs and lemon always remind me of when the weather is getting warmer! I made this incredibly flavorful Lemon Herb Pasta for an Easter or spring side dish and I think you're going to love it! I used whole-grain pasta, lemon juice, fresh parsley and basil as well as lots of Parmesan cheese. So good!

Lemon Herb Pasta Ingredients

Sfoglini Whole Grain Radiators Pasta
Olive oil or butter- totally up to you! It works well with both
Chopped garlic- can use fresh garlic or prechopped garlic
Lemon- zest and juice!
Parmesan cheese- I used grated but shredded would work really well here too.
Fresh parsley
Fresh basil
Black pepper- I like the kind in the grinder where it is course and fresh
Salt

How to Make Lemon Herb Pasta

Cook your pasta according to directions. Drain your pasta but save 1/2 cup of the pasta water. In a small saucepan, you're going to heat your olive oil or butter and sauté the garlic for 2 minutes. Add in the rest of the ingredients for the sauce and stir well. Toss with your pasta and serve. So easy and it comes together in only about 25 minutes.

Lemon Herb Pasta Nutrition

I love using whole-wheat pasta in my cooking and this particular Sfoglini pasta has 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving which is going to keep you full for longer. The lemon juice is full of vitamin C and the parsley has vitamins A, C and K. Basil like other leafy greens is rich in vitamin K. This pasta makes an amazing side dish but feel free to bulk it up with some protein or veggies to make it more of a complete meal.

What to serve with Lemon Herb Pasta?

I love enjoying this dish as is or topping it with a protein like sautéed chicken breast or sautéed mushroom and broccoli. It is also great served as a side dish with whatever else you like.

Can I reheat lemon herb pasta?

Yes! This recipe is delicious reheated. Just reheat in the microwave until hot. This pasta stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days. If it is a little dry, you can add a tablespoon of water and then reheat it.

Sfoglini Pasta

I love the fun shapes of the Sfoglini radiator pasta that I used in this recipe! These noodles have a wonderful texture that this sauce works perfect on. This brand has so many different shapes of pasta and is made in the US. It is organic and works really well in this lemon herb pasta recipe. I love using whole grain pasta in most of my recipes for the added fiber content! Check out this recipe I made with Sfoglini reginetti pasta- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta.

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Lemon Chicken Pasta

Yield: serves 4-5 Author: Amanda Hernandez

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Lemon Herb Pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes and is loaded with lots of lemon, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley and basil!

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

16 ounces Sfoglini Whole Grain Radiators Pasta
1/4 cup olive oil or butter
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 cup saved pasta water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup chopped basil
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil a pot of water and cook pasta according to directions. Drain pasta but save 1/2 cup pasta water for later.
In a small saucepan, add in the olive oil or butter and sauté the garlic for 2 minutes. Add in the lemon zest, pasta water, lemon juice, parmesan, parsley, basil, black pepper and salt.
Add the lemon sauce to the pasta and toss well. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!