Description
A simple and flavorful lemon butter pasta sauce that’s quick to make and pairs perfectly with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the lemon butter sauce.
- Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust butter and lemon quantities to taste.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: lemon butter pasta, creamy pasta sauce, quick pasta recipe