Taking the ninth spot is Garten's simple three-ingredient lemon pasta. Ina Garten's three-ingredient lemon pasta. Garten says her three-ingredient lemon pasta is "just about the fastest weeknight pasta meal you can make," and she's not wrong. The recipe consists of just pasta, unsalted butter, and the juice and zest of two lemons. Better yet?
Get the full recipe for Ina Garten's pantry-friendly pasta here. Taking the ninth spot is Garten's simple three-ingredient lemon pasta. Ina Garten's three-ingredient lemon pasta. Garten says her three-ingredient lemon pasta is "just about the fastest weeknight pasta meal you can make," and she's not wrong.
Carefully add the reserved pasta-cooking water to the garlic and oil and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about a third. Add the drained pasta to the garlic sauce and toss. Off the heat, add the parsley and Parmesan and toss well.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a pot large enough to hold the pasta, such as a 12-inch saute pan or a large, shallow pot. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it just begins to turn golden on the edges-don't overcook it! Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more.