Creamy pasta with fresh lemon, garlic, and butter, ideal for quick and comforting meals with an Italian-inspired touch.
# 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 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese
# How-To Steps:
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 and drain.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
03 - Add lemon zest and juice to the skillet. Stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - Transfer drained pasta and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat pasta in the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle in grated Parmesan and black pepper. Toss until cheese melts and sauce develops a glossy texture. Adjust salt to preference.
06 - Plate immediately, finishing with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
