lemon pasta recipe

**Ingredients**: - 12 oz (340 g) pasta (e.g., spaghetti or linguine) - 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp lemon zest - 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream - 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) - Optional: Red pepper flakes for a bit of heat