Courgette and lemon pasta

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Serves 2 · Approximately 25 minutes. An editorial recipe suggestion; not kitchen-tested or nutritionally analysed.

Ingredients

  • 160 g dried pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 courgette, thinly sliced
  • 1 small garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Black pepper and optional salt

Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions. Reserve a mug of cooking water before draining.
  2. Warm the oil in a pan and cook the courgette for 6–8 minutes until tender. Add garlic for the final minute.
  3. Add pasta and lemon juice. Toss with a little reserved pasta water.
  4. Taste, season and serve hot.

Kitchen notes

Adjust seasoning to your preference. Check packaged ingredients against your dietary requirements.

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