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Lemon butter garlic pasta served with a wedge of lemon on a cream coloured plate.
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Lemon Butter Pasta

It's hard to resist a bowl of Lemon Butter and Garlic Pasta — with just 5 ingredients this 10-minute meal is perfect for those times when you want a quick yet delicious bowl of pasta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: pasta
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 581kcal
Author: Helen

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 4 lemons zest (Note 1)
  • 2 lemons juice
  • 8 tablespoon parsley finely chopped (Note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 14 oz pasta (Note 3)

To serve

  • Parmesan
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Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in generously salted water according to packet instructions.
  • Meanwhile, place a large skillet over a medium heat and melt the butter.
  • Add the garlic and fry for a minute or two until fragrant.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper.
  • Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated in the lemon butter.
  • Serve immediateily with freshly grated parmesan.

Notes

  1. Lemons – Choose ripe lemons with a balanced sweetness and fresh, citrusy flavor. Unripe lemons can be overly acidic and sharp, which may overwhelm the sauce.
  2. Fresh parsley – Finely chopped and stirred in just before serving, parsley adds a subtle, fresh taste that balances the rich butter.
  3. Pasta – I find that lemon butter pairs best with long pasta varieties like linguine, spaghetti, tagliatelle, or pappardelle. But feel free to use your favorite type

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1387IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg