Cook the pasta
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente and set aside some of the cooking water.
Equipment: Tencere
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Mediterranean Lemon Pasta
A quick Mediterranean pasta brightened with lemon zest, tomato and olive oil.
Prep 10 minCook 20 minTotal 30 minServings 4Difficulty Easy
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Make the sauce
Briefly fry the garlic in olive oil; add the tomato, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Equipment: Tava
Combine
Toss the pasta with the sauce and the reserved water; finish with parsley.
Equipment: Tava
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Kitchen notes
Storage: Up to 2 days in the fridge.
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Last check: 16.09.2026
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How should Mediterranean Lemon Pasta be stored and how long does it stay fresh?
Keeps fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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