Easy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Zesty Breadcrumbs

Name: Easy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Zesty Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs ((or 1-2 slices leftover bread tossed in the food processor or blender)); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 lemon (zested (and divided), then juiced); ½ lb bucatini (or any other long strand pasta, cooked reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); ½ cup dry white wine; 4 tablespoons chicken broth (see note below*); 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 1-2 tablespoons butter (as needed); 1 cup reserved pasta water; 1/2 bag fresh spinach leaves (washed and dried); 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (or more); crushed red pepper (optional); salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Some pasta dishes deserve to be called easy. As in under 30 minutes easy. Easy Lemon Garlic Pasta is a one pan pasta (!) starring a sauce that can be made in 30 minutes or less for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. And the zesty breadcrumbs on top make the whole thing sing like Pavarotti.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:23:37 GMT