Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta
Bright, buttery, and packed with flavor, this Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta is your weeknight dinner hero. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines lemon, garlic, and Parmesan into a silky sauce that clings to every strand of pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
A weeknight win that feels like sunshine in a bowl. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein, or toss in spinach or tomatoes for a veggie boost. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep the sauce smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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