Description
Lemon Pasta That Tastes Like Summer is a delightful dish packed with fresh flavors. This easy recipe features spaghetti tossed in a buttery lemon garlic sauce topped with parmesan, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that brings a burst of sunshine to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- zest of one lemon
- juice of one lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and add salt. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and lemon zest, cooking until fragrant, about one minute. Stir in lemon juice, 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, salt, and pepper, whisking to combine.
- Toss the drained spaghetti in the skillet. Add parmesan cheese and mix well. If needed, incorporate more reserved pasta water for a smoother sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest.
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg