Easy Lemon Olive Oil Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz Gluten-free Spaghetti
• ¼ cup Extra-virgin Olive Oil
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest
• 1 cup Fresh Basil
• 1 cup Grape Tomatoes
• ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast
• ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and golden.
3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon zest, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, nutritional yeast, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 minute until combined.
4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is well coated, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.