Lemon Garlic Pasta (20-Minute Dinner)

Name: Lemon Garlic Pasta (20-Minute Dinner)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) spaghetti, (or your favorite pasta shape); 1 cup pasta water; 2 large lemons, (zested and juiced); 4 tbsp (56g) vegan butter, (or dairy butter); 1/2 cup (50g) grated vegan Parmesan cheese, (or dairy Parmesan cheese); 2 cloves garlic, (minced ); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste); Fresh basil or parsley, (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Lemon garlic pasta is a simple 20-minute dinner made with spaghetti, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, vegan butter, and vegan Parmesan cheese. When combined, they create a light, creamy, buttery sauce, but without cream. This recipe also works if using traditional butter and Parmesan cheese.

Updated at: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:04:57 GMT