Lemon Garlic Pasta

A, quick weeknight pasta with fresh lemon, garlic, parsley. Creaminess from a touch of reserved pasta water ties everything together.

Servings

Serves2–4

Time

Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients

-8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or your favorite pasta

• 2–3 garlic finely minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil-1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 (about 2–3 tablespoons- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus for serving)
  1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 12 cup reserved pasta cooking water (adjust as needed)

Instructions

1 Bring large of salted water to a. Add pasta cook alente, per package instructions. Reserve 12 cup pasta water, then drain2 While the pasta, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 3060 seconds, until fragrant not browned.

3. Reduce heat to low Add butter and it melt, coating the garlic4 Stir lemon zest, lemon juice and pinch salt pepper Add the cooked directly to the skillet.

5. Pour in reserved pasta water a little at a time tossing the pasta create light sauce. Stir in Parmesan and parsley, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan a more if.

Tips

• For extra, finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
• Add a handful of baby spinach or arugula for and freshness.
• If you like a touch of heat, whisk in a pinch of red pepper with the garlic.