Lemon Garlic Pasta
Lemon garlic pasta is the ideal balance of brightness and comfort. Fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness of olive oil and butter, while golden sautéed garlic infuses warmth. Each bite is vibrant, aromatic, and comforting, perfect for impressing with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, just until fragrant and lightly golden. Do not allow the garlic to brown too much.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Let the mixture simmer for 1 minute to meld the flavors.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the noodles.
- Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Remove from heat and toss in the chopped parsley.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSodium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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