Lemon Butter Pasta Garlic: The Easy Indulgence You Crave
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the lemon butter sauce until well coated.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish is best served immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg