Dinner for 4
Lemon Garlic Pasta
Angel hair pasta is tossed with lemon, garlic, basil, olive oil, and Parmesan for a bright dinner.
Typical price
$6.03for 4 servings
$1.51 per serving$6.03 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 4 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.52Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.03 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp salt
- black pepper (optional)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 7 clove garlic
- 16 oz angel hair pasta
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
Steps
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, 2/3 cup Parmesan, basil leaves, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Boil the angel hair in salted water until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Toss the hot pasta with the lemon mixture and enough pasta water to coat it.
- Top the pasta with the remaining Parmesan and basil.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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