Lemon Butter Pasta Sauce
Elevate your dinner routine with this vibrant Lemon Butter Pasta Sauce, a delightful fusion of rich garlic and creamy butter balanced by the zesty brightness of fresh lemon. This sauce is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also versatile, making it perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Toss it with your favorite pasta, or drizzle it over grilled veggies and seafood for a flavorful twist that will please both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g (10.5 oz) pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 40 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (finely sliced)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 50 g (½ cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, red chili flakes, parsley, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Sauté garlic and chili flakes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, then add the drained pasta.
- Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess. Incorporate Parmesan cheese and season to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://allfoodierecipes.com/lemon-butter-pasta-sauce/