Lemon, Garlic, and Spinach Pasta

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 260 g spaghetti
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
• Pinch of chilli flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 cup cream
• 2 cups spinach, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
• Fresh herbs for a garnish

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti in a large pan.
2. While the pasta is cooking, in a frypan heat the oil and add garlic and chilli flakes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and cream.
4. Return to the heat, add a few spoons of the water from the pasta and the chopped spinach. Cook again on medium for another minute.
5. Add the parmesan to the sauce and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Drain the spaghetti and place in bowls. Garnish with chopped herbs.

Hayley’s Lunchbox Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups of shaped pasta
• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 5 strips of smoked streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cucumber, chopped
• Salt & pepper
• Lemon
• Fresh basil

Method

1. Cook pasta and drain.
2. Fry bacon and garlic.
3. Mix pasta, bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, and basil together.
4. Add a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Slice thinly as needed.

Alternatives:

Add feta cheese