Description
This Lemon Pasta That Tastes Like Summer showcases bright flavors and simple ingredients like spaghetti, lemon, and garlic. It’s perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner that’s both light and comforting, making it an excellent choice for easy homemade meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- zest of one lemon
- juice of one lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Add the spaghetti and cook for the time specified on the package. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- As the spaghetti nears completion, heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic and lemon zest, cooking for about one minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the lemon juice, 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and a dash of black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Afterward, add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, adjusting with additional reserved pasta water for a smoother sauce. Season with extra salt and pepper according to taste.
Notes
Reserve extra pasta water for a creamier sauce if needed.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh green salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg