Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
A delightful and easy pasta dish featuring the zesty flavors of lemon and garlic combined with rich butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, then add the cooked spaghetti to the pan.
- Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce, then add parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta
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