Lemon Pasta

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. 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. 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. 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.