Lemon Pasta
from thepioneerwoman.com
30-minute meals
25 min
4 servings
615 kcal / serving
What's for dinner? How about this one-pot lemon pasta recipe that's ready in 25 minutes! This easy meal has sauce made of butter, parmesan, and lemon.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp.olive oil
- 2 tbsp.unsalted butter
- 4garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp.red pepper flakes
- 1 lb.uncooked spaghetti
- 2 tsp.kosher salt
- ½ c.grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp.fresh lemon zest
- ¼ c.fresh lemon juice
- ¼ c.chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving
- freshly ground black pepper, for serving
Directions
- 1
Heat a large pot over medium heat; add the oil and butter. Allow the butter to foam, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- 2
Add the pasta, 6 cups of water, and salt to the pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente.
- 3
Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and basil. Serve topped with more parmesan, basil, and black pepper.