Mareco Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 180 g Spaghetti (or linguine)
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(optional)
• 1 tsp Dried Italian herbs (oregano/basil mix)(optional)
• 1 tbsp Mareco-style seasoning
• 1 ea Lemon
• 0.5 tsp Salt(optional)
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   While pasta cooks (about 10 minutes prep total), mince the garlic and chop the parsley. Zest and juice the lemon.

3. 3

   In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil (if using). Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30–60 seconds), then stir in Italian herbs and parsley.

4. 4

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.

5. 5

   Turn off heat, then toss with Mareco-style seasoning and finish with lemon juice (and a little zest if desired). Taste and adjust with black pepper.