Description
A quick and delicious recipe for pasta lovers featuring a zesty lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz linguine
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust lemon juice according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg