Whole Wheat Spaghetti al Limone

Although this Spaghetti al Limone sounds fancy, what it really breaks down to is Pasta with Lemon. This is a quick and easy weeknight meal and it uses pantry and fridge staples so you can have this dish on the back burner when you need something to make for dinner! It is tangy, creamy from the parmigiano cheese and filling from the whole grain pasta. Serve with a simple green side dish and you have yourself a winner!

Serves 4

• 16 oz whole grain spaghetti

• 4 garlic cloves minced

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

• Zest and Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese + more for serving

• 1 tsp flaky sea salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

2. Cook spaghetti according to al dente package instructions, or about 2 mins less than the recommended cook time. The pasta will finish cooking in the pan so it is okay if it has a bite to it

3. While the pasta cooks heat a large skillet to low and add olive oil and butter. Once melted add the minced garlic and sauté until lightly golden brown

4. About 2 minuted before the pasta is done take 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water and add to the pan with the garlic mixture. Let cook down on low

5. Once the pasta is cooked add directly to the pan. Add lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper and toss. Add the cheese while you toss to ensure all is coated

6. Serve with additional freshly grated cheese