It’s APRIL!
Who isn’t ready for some April in their life?! #goawaymarch2020 #neverreturn
Today, I’m re-sharing a quick and easy little side dish that I love making in spring or summer. My Lemon Parm Pasta is bright, fresh, and delicious by itself or as a side to anything off the grill. Make a big bowl and think of spring 🙂 .
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Lemon Parm Pasta
Description
I don’t know about your family…but in our house, we like a pasta supper year around. That being said, during the warm months, we swap out our heavy sauces for light ingredients. This yummy dish is sometimes a vegetarian entree (especially on nights when Andrew isn’t home for dinner), and it’s also a great side to grilled summer foods (like chicken, pork, fish and shrimp!).
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of pasta (use regular, whole wheat or gluten-free!)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- the zest and juice of 2 lemons (about 2 tablespoons of zest and 1/2 cup or so of juice)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium-high heat. Drop your pasta and cook to al dente (about 6 minutes or so).
- Drain the water from the pasta and immediately add your other ingredients. Toss in your EVOO, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper and parsley.
- Serve immediately with a little more zest, cheese and parsley to garnish.
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
This looks really good! ❤️✨
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Christine says
Love this! But we don’t eat pasta. I’m thinking spaghetti squash would be a great alternative? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! Or zucchini pasta!!
Becky Simpson says
Making this tonight, just without the parsley, none in my house!
Mix and Match Mama says
I hope you love it!
Jaime says
Hi I need some dinner idea help. What would you make with chicken and wild rice.? I have other stuff in my pantry like canned good but I really want to use up my chicken and wild rice. Thanks
Mix and Match Mama says
As a side dish? I would probably make something cold like a salad, sliced tomatoes, avocado mash, etc. If you have frozen veggies, roast them in EVOO with salt and pepper at 425!
Laura Grillo says
We made this tonight as a side to caprese grilled chicken. It was flavorful and parent and kid approved. I didn’t have fresh parsley, so I used dried. I imagine it will be even better with the fresh!
Mix and Match Mama says
Awesome! I’m so happy to hear that!!