Garlic-Butter Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• 180 g Spaghetti
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Lemon zest
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 1 tsp Salt(optional)
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, about 10–12 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds (do not brown).

3. 3

   Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss with lemon zest and lemon juice, loosening with a splash of reserved pasta water as needed. Season with black pepper (and salt if needed).

4. 4

   Turn off heat and toss in parsley. Serve immediately, optionally topping with Parmesan.