Pasta with lemon and Garlic

I picked this side dish to accompany my last posting of Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken. (see previous listing for picture)  This dish gives off a light lemony flavor.  Easy to make, and quite tasty!


1 lb pasta
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/3 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup reserved pasta water

• Cook pasta per boxed instructions
• Before draining pasta, reserve 1 cup of water
• While pasta is draining, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot
• Add garlic and fry until garlic begins to smell (approximately 15 seconds)
• Add pasta to the garlic and oil
• Add parsley
• Mix together.  Add some of the water if the pasta is to dry
• Serve with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper on top

-Queenie Cuisine