Garlic Butter Lemon Pasta.

Garlic Butter Lemon Pasta Ingredients

• 8 oz Spaghetti or Linguine
• 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Large Lemon (zested and juiced)
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Reserved pasta water
• Fresh parsley and red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Important: Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Sauté Garlic: While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Create Sauce: Stir in the lemon juice and half of the lemon zest. Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet.
4. Emulsify: Pour in the reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously over low heat until a creamy sauce coats the noodles.
5. Finish: Top with remaining zest, fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.