Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water, and add it to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese. If needed, add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg