Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add lemon: Stir in lemon juice and zest, creating an aromatic sauce.
- Combine: Drain the pasta, reserving some starchy water. Toss the pasta in the skillet with the lemon butter sauce until well coated.
- Finish: Mix in grated Parmesan and parsley, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve warm with additional herbs or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg