Pasta with Lemon Butter

Pasta with Lemon Butter is a refreshing and zesty dish that perfectly balances the richness of butter with the bright flavors of lemon. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) - 200 grams
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams
• Lemon (zest and juice) - 1 large
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese (optional, grated) - 30 grams

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4. Zest the lemon directly into the skillet, then squeeze in the lemon juice, stirring to combine.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
6. Toss the pasta in the lemon butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in the chopped parsley.
8. Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 66 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Lemon provides a good source of vitamin C, which is important for immune function.
• Parsley is rich in antioxidants and can aid in digestion.

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