Lemon Butter Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemon Butter Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti or linguine; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp juice); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Italian-American · Main course · 20 min total

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A bright and creamy pasta dish that comes together in minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

5
min prep

15
min cook

4
servings

480
kcal/serving

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti or linguine
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp juice)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add drained pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta water a little at a time until sauce reaches desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best results.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or pasta water.

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