Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta Recipe: Vibrant & Easy Dinner Delight (Print Version)
Discover the perfect balance of zesty lemon, buttery goodness, and garlic in this quick Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta recipe everyone will love.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2-4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 oz spaghetti or linguine
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2 lemons (zest and juice)
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Zest and juice the lemons, mince the garlic, and measure out the butter, olive oil, and Parmesan. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions.
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Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 2 minutes.
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Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated. Plate and garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Zest lemons before juicing for better control. Reserve pasta water to create a silkier sauce.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Large skillet
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zester
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pot for boiling pasta
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sharp knife
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measuring cups/spoons
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 425
Total Fat: 18g
Total Carbohydrate: 56g
Protein: 13g