Best Lemon Zaatar Pasta Recipes

Lemon Garlic Pasta image

Provided by Zaatar

Number Of Ingredients 8

250 g of Spaghetti enough for 2 people
2-3 garlic cloves (chopped)
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tbsp of lemon juice
2 tbsp Regular olive oil for cooking
Salt to taste approx 1/2 tsp
Drizzle of Extra virgin olive oil for dressing
Optional dried herbs and chilli flakes

Steps:

Cook the spaghetti as per packet instructions in plenty of boiling hot water
In a separate pan, add a good drizzle of regular olive oil and the garlic on low heat
As the garlic is simmering, zest one lemon and add to the garlic. Zest another lemon and set aside to add at the end
When the garlic starts to sizzle but still has not changed colour much, add the lemon juice and salt and squish the garlic down with the back of a fork
If you want to add the optional dried herbs or chilli flakes do so now
Two minutes before the pasta is done, transfer the spaghetti to the garlic lemon pan and reserve some pasta water
Turn up the heat and toss the pasta in the sauce for a minute or two
Taste the pasta before serving and adjust with extra salt or lemon juice.
Drizzle on a little extra virgin olive oil for extra flavour. Sprinkle on the rest of the lemon zest and serve immediately

Lemon Spaghetti image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 18m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound spaghetti
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and the reserved cooking liquid, adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.