This Lemon Pasta recipe is flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion! It's a 30-minute culinary symphony of zesty lemon, rich Parmesan, and comforting spaghetti made with a few simple ingredients!
– 12 ounces spaghetti– ¼ cup olive oil – ¼ cup butter– 2 cloves garlic– 1 lemon– 1 cup Parmesan cheese – salt and pepper – fresh parsley
Ingredient
Direction
Cook the spaghetti until al dente in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package.
1
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta when ready. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Mix in lemon zest and juice. Remove pan from heat. Lemon pasta-making process photos.
3
Add drained pasta to pan with lemon sauce and toss until coated. Add grated Parmesan.
4
Use some of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce. Add salt and black pepper to pasta.
5
Lemon pasta-making process photos. Add chopped fresh parsley or basil before serving.