Creamy pasta with lemon, butter, and Parmesan—quick, bright, and delicious Italian-inspired comfort.
# What You 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
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Extra grated Parmesan, as desired
# How To Make It:
01 - Fill a large pot with water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a vigorous boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons pasta water and drain the pasta.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring it does not brown.
03 - Stir in lemon zest and juice, blending thoroughly with the butter and garlic.
04 - Add the drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat all noodles in the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle in grated Parmesan and black pepper. Toss until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes glossy. Season further with salt to preference.
06 - Transfer pasta to serving plates. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
