Description
A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring a rich lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a hint of spice
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, topped with optional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon to your preference.
- This dish is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (depending on pasta and cheese)
- Sugar: Approx. 3-5g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-500mg (depending on salt added)
- Fat: Approx. 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 60-70g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-5g
- Protein: Approx. 10-15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30-50mg
Keywords: lemon garlic butter pasta, easy pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian pasta, simple recipe