Garlic Butter Pasta (Printable)
Aromatic spaghetti in rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and Parmesan. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What goes in:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente per package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic 1-2 minutes until fragrant, not browned. Add red pepper flakes and lemon zest.
03 - Add drained pasta to skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat with garlic butter, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
04 - Stir in lemon juice and half the Parmesan. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
05 - Divide among serving plates. Top with remaining Parmesan and fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms pantry staples into something that feels special enough for guests but quick enough for Tuesday nights
- The lemon brightens everything while butter and garlic do their classic comforting dance
02 -
- Garlic goes from perfect to burnt in seconds so have everything ready before it hits the pan
- The pasta water is essential for emulsifying the sauce into something silky instead of an oily puddle
03 -
- Grate your cheese fresh from a block pre grated has anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting
- Microplane your zest directly into the pan to catch all those fragrant oils