Description
Lemon Butter Pasta is a quick, creamy, and zesty pasta dish made with butter, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. A comforting yet refreshing meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g spaghetti or linguine
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add lemon zest and stir.
- Pour in pasta water to create sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and toss well.
- Mix in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir until creamy and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce. Add chicken, shrimp, or vegetables if desired. Store in fridge for up to 2 days and reheat with a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg