Macarena Garlic Butter Noodles

Ingredients

• 180 g Dry spaghetti (or linguine)
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp juice Lemon
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant (do not brown).

3. 3

   Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss to coat. If needed, loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water until glossy and evenly coated.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss once more and serve immediately.