Lunch: Lemon Spaghetti with Toasted Breadcrumbs

Crispy panko and tart, tangy lemon add zest and life to this simple, from-the-pantry pasta.

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Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 c. Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/3 c. olive oil
1 tbsp. garlic paste
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 c. coarsely chopped salted roasted almonds
grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook dried spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Heat 2 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; stir in breadcrumbs. Cook, stirring, until breadcrumbs are toasted, 3 minutes. Transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest.
Wipe out skillet; add 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic paste, and ground black pepper. Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until oil is hot.
Place pasta in a large bowl. Add hot garlic oil, fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoon lemon zest, parsley, and almonds. Toss until evenly coated, adding a little pasta water to help the sauce stick. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

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