Stay Beautiful Lemon Primavera Pasta

"Create a bright weeknight pasta called Stay Beautiful Lemon Primavera Pasta, inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Stay Beautiful.’ Vibe: sunny, crush-worthy, hopeful.Core: spaghetti or penne; olive oil; garlic; fresh lemon zest + juice; cherry tomatoes; thin-sliced zucchini; peas; grated Parmesan; fresh basil (or parsley). Optional pinch of red pepper flakes.Serve: in wide bowls with extra lemon zest, basil ribbons, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan.Include: yield for 4; total time 25–30 minutes; exact ingredient amounts; step-by-step method that uses reserved pasta water to make a glossy lemon-garlic emulsion; seasoning cues (salt/pepper to taste).Options: vegetarian by default; easy protein add-ins (rotisserie chicken or quick sautéed shrimp); dairy-free note (skip Parm or use nutritional yeast); gluten-free swap (GF pasta).Plating: glossy strands with golden zest and fresh green herbs—light, cheerful, camera-ready.Keep ingredients common and home-kitchen accessible—no specialty or hard-to-find items."

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Bright and breezy, this lemon-forward pasta shines with fresh zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet peas, all tossed in a silky lemon-garlic olive oil emulsion. Finished with fragrant basil and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s a sunny, crush-worthy weeknight meal that’s bursting with hopeful vibes and vibrant color—perfect for a quick, cheerful dinner that tastes like a sunny day.

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Name: Stay Beautiful Lemon Primavera Pasta
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti or penne; 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Zest of 2 lemons; Juice of 2 lemons (about 4 tbsp); 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into half-moons; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving; ½ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped or torn (or parsley); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional protein add-ins:; 1 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken; OR 12 oz peeled shrimp, sautéed quickly in 1 tbsp olive oil with salt + pepper Dairy-free note: Omit Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast. Gluten-free swap: Use 12 oz gluten-free pasta.

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