Description
This Lemon Pepper Spaghetti recipe is a delightful combination of tangy lemon, aromatic black pepper, and creamy Parmesan cheese tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s bursting with fresh flavors and is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- extra lemon zest and Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic, black pepper, and lemon zest. Toss in cooked spaghetti.
- Finish the dish: Pour lemon juice and pasta water, stir in Parmesan until creamy. Season with salt.
- Serve garnished with parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use freshly cracked black pepper for bold flavor.
- For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream with the lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
