Butter Lemon Garlic Pasta

Bursting with bright lemon flavor, this butter lemon garlic pasta is a simple but delicious recipe. It comes together in a few quick steps, making it the perfect dish to whip up on a busy weeknight. Lemony, garlicky, and so satisfying!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings to 4 servings

Calories 484kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter unsalted
5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon pepper
1½ lemon juiced and zested
¼ cup parmesan or more
¼ cup cream or more
¼ cup pasta water
basil optional garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water has boiled, add the pasta and stir occasionally as it cooks. Mine takes 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside when done and reserve up to half a cup of pasta water.
Meanwhile, while the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil and butter.
Add the roughly chopped garlic and saute for a minute, then add the red pepper flakes and black pepper and give it a quick mix.
Add the lemon zest, parmesan, heavy cream, and ¼ cup of pasta water. Stir and bring the sauce to a simmer. Add additional pasta water, if desired.
Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to combine. Finish off with additional lemon juice, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and/or pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil, if desired.

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