Description
A quick and delicious lemon garlic butter pasta recipe that combines rich flavors of butter and garlic with zesty lemon.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti: 400 grams (about 14 ounces)
- Unsalted butter: 100 grams (about 7 tablespoons)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh lemon juice: 60 milliliters (about 1/4 cup)
- Lemon zest: From 1 large lemon
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt: To taste
- Black pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until golden and fragrant.
- Add fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Toss the drained spaghetti in the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Experiment with different pasta shapes like fettuccine or linguine.
- Adjust the lemon and garlic to suit your taste preferences.
- Add proteins like chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Incorporate vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon garlic butter pasta, quick pasta recipe, easy dinner, Italian cuisine