Easy Lemon Pasta
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Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 package of chicken sausage
- 1/2 cup of grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to instructions in a large pot. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic, salt and pepper. Stir for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant.
- Add the spaghetti back into the pot with the lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir in 3/4 cup of reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Slice and cook the chicken sausages in a skillet over medium heat until they are heated through.
- Remove the lemon pasta from the pot. Add the vegetable oil to the same pot. Add grape tomatoes and cover with a lid. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook the tomatoes for 3–4 minutes, occasionally stirring until they darken in color.
- Top the pasta with the sausages, tomatoes and remaining parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
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One of my favorites!
So good! Love this recipe. Comes together so quickly.