Description
Indulge in the bright flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta, a simple yet satisfying dish that combines al dente pasta with a luscious buttery sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add lemon zest, juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet, adding pasta water gradually. Mix in Parmesan and parsley.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with additional Parmesan.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
