5-Ingredient April Recipe: Lemon Garlic Spring Pasta

Hearty • Comforting • Affordable • Ready in 20 minutes

Ingredients

1. Pasta (any kind, 12–16 oz)

2. Frozen peas or spinach (spring veggie)

3. Olive oil or butter

4. Garlic (fresh or powder)

5. Lemon (juice + zest if available)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. In the last 2 minutes, add peas or spinach to the boiling pasta.

3. Drain and return to the pot.

4. Stir in olive oil (or butter) and garlic.

5. Squeeze in lemon juice and mix well.

Optional Add-ons

• Parmesan cheese

• Black pepper

• Cooked chicken or canned tuna

  
  

cost estimate

Around $5–$8 total, feeds 4-6 people.