Pasta with fresh lemon and buttery sauce, finished with Parmesan and parsley. Easy and creamy, ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling 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
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water, then drain.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, ensuring it is fragrant and not browned.
03 - Add lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the butter and garlic.
04 - Add drained pasta to the skillet with reserved pasta water. Toss thoroughly to ensure pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle in grated Parmesan and black pepper. Toss continually until cheese melts and sauce is glossy. Adjust salt to taste.
06 - Serve immediately, finishing with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan, if preferred.
