Pasta. Noodles. They are pretty much a staple of almost every meal that I make at home. Thankfully, I have a three year old, who loves noodles or as she calls them depending on the presentation "noon-els" or "sketties".
We don't have central air in our home. We have individual air conditioning window units in our bedrooms and family room. So needless to say, it get very hot in our house in the summer months. Too hot to cook or stay in our balmy kitchen for very long.
One sticky, stiflingly hot night, I was throwing together some things to spice up a regular bowl of noodles for dinner. The result was pretty darn tasty. Kiddo licked her plate clean then told me that that was "the best dinner ever".
I know the idea of Lemon Pasta is nothing new, but this is my version. This one is best for the cooking-challenged mama's out there! I thought I'd share this super easy concoction.
Lemon Pasta
Spaghetti Noodles (about 6 oz. dry, uncooked)
One Lemon
Parsley Flakes
Nature's Seasons
Garlic Powder
I cook the noodles till they are al dente. I like a little bite to my "sketties". Drain the starchy water.
Cut lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon onto the noodles. Stir.
Add Nature's Seasons to your pots o'noodles. I cover the top of them with the seasoning which seemed to be the perfect amount. Add two pinches of garlic powder. It is important to not go overboard on it. Stir.
Add LOTS of parsley flakes. Honestly, do it to your own tastes. I'm a parsley fiend and have been known to snack on fresh parsley. If you aren't as big a fan then add less of it.
If you have some parmesan cheese, I'd top it with some. I have yet to try that, but it just sounds yummy together.
There you have it. One delicious and SIMPLE summer dinner.
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