A quick creamy pasta featuring lemon, butter, and Parmesan for fresh flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes.
# What you'll need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz 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 (about 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 (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 2 tablespoons of cooking water, then drain pasta.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, ensuring garlic does not brown.
03 - Incorporate lemon zest and juice into the skillet, stirring to blend flavors.
04 - Add drained pasta and reserved water into skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat strands with sauce.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and ground black pepper over pasta. Toss until cheese melts and sauce turns glossy. Adjust salt as needed.
06 - Transfer pasta to serving dishes. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
