Creamy pasta with zestful lemon and butter, ready in minutes. Vegetarian, easy, and full of vibrant taste.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 ounces spaghetti or linguine
02 - 1 teaspoon salt, for pasta water
→ Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - Juice of 1 large lemon, approximately 3 tablespoons
06 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Salt to taste
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of cooking water, then drain.
02 - In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant without browning.
03 - Stir in lemon zest and juice, allowing flavors to meld for 30 seconds.
04 - Add drained pasta and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat noodles in the butter-lemon sauce.
05 - Sprinkle in grated Parmesan and black pepper. Toss until cheese melts and sauce appears glossy. Adjust salt to taste.
06 - Transfer pasta to serving bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan as desired. Serve immediately.
