Lemon Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Penne Rigate; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 whole Red Pepper Chopped; 1/2 cups Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Oregano; 2 cups Baby Spinach; 1 teaspoon Salt, Or To Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 cups Parmesan

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Penne Rigate
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 whole Red Pepper Chopped
1/2 cups Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Oregano
2 cups Baby Spinach
1 teaspoon Salt, Or To Taste
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cups Parmesan

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and saute red pepper and onion for about 5 minutes over medium/low heat.
3
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Once pasta is complete, add the pasta to the red pepper and onion mixture.
5
Add lemon juice, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, Italian seasoning and oregano.
6
Mix well.
7
Add in baby spinach and cook over low heat for about 45 minutes, until spinach wilts.
8
Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
9
You can add parmesan to the dish or to each individual serving.
10
Adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
11
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Penne Rigate, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 whole Red Pepper Chopped, 1/2 cups Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Pasta

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