Easy Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta
A quick and flavorful pasta dish made with lemon, garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Pasta Any shape you like (linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed (about 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped (optional)
- To taste Salt
- To taste Black Pepper Freshly ground
- To taste Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for a little heat
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the lemon butter sauce. Toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Stir in the fresh parsley (if using).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a combination of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese. You can also add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables to make this a complete meal.