Lemon Garlic Pasta
A brightly flavored, crowd pleasing pasta tossed in a simple lemon garlic butter sauce that's ready to serve in about 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 12 ouncesdried spaghetti
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
- 5 largegarlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (or more)
- 1 largelemon (juice and zest)
- ⅓ cupchopped fresh parsley
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 ouncesparmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti until firm to the bite (al dente), about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- 3
Once you've drained the pasta, set skillet with the garlic mixture over medium heat. Add drained, cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water; toss to coat. Cook and stir until heated through, adding more pasta water if pasta seems too dry.
- 4
Remove pasta from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl or platter; top with grated parmesan cheese and serve.