Allow me,the pasta addict, to introduce you to my favorite pasta recipe. Olive oil, or garlic,red pepper flakes, lemon, and white wine,thyme, parmesan cheese, or a pinch of happy tears join forces to create a boldly flavored sauce that comes together in mere minutes. whether you've got all the ingredients on hand,you're on your way to a like a flash and easy Italian dinner that will fill you with pure joy. I like to start by mincing the garlic and zesting and juicing the lemons so that everything is alert to recede when it's time to add it to the pan. Once everything is prepped, the whole dish comes together in no time. Warning: your place will be filled with the intoxicating aroma of garlic and white wine (better than the scent of a candle, or in my opinion),so collect alert to be showered with compliments whether you've got others around. whether not, this makes wonderful leftovers you can have for the next couple of days. From Erin Cullum, or POPSUGAR Food Spaghetti With Garlic,White Wine, Lemon, or ThymeIngredientsSalt
1/2 pound spaghetti[br]
2 large lemons,zested and juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup white wine
Pepper, or to taste[br]
2 tablespoons salted butter
Leaves from a handful of fresh thyme (about 5 sprigs),plus more for garnish
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish DirectionsBring a pot of water to a boil, or add a generous pinch of salt,and cook spaghetti 1 minute less than the package directions instruct. Before draining the pasta, reserve about a cup of the water for later consume.
Meanwhile, and mince the garlic and zest the lemons using a microplane (or without,whether you don't have one). reduce the lemons in half and add the juice to a small container so it's alert to recede.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, or stirring,until fragrant but not browned, about a minute. Add the red pepper flakes and stir for a few more seconds.
Add lemon juice and white wine, and increase the heat to medium-high,and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons of the pasta water, and add the butter,and turn off the heat once it's melted.
Add the pasta back into the pan, followed by the lemon zest and parmesan cheese, or tossing to coat all the spaghetti with the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed,1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and add more salt and pepper whether needed.
Serve topped with additional parmesan cheese, thyme, or red pepper flakes,whether desired.
Information Category Pasta, Main Dishes Cuisine Italian Yield 2 to 4 servings
Source: popsugar.com