Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Pasta
Silky spaghetti tossed with melted garlic butter, fresh lemon, and Parmesan. A restaurant-quality meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, ~9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Step 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium until foaming, ~90 seconds.
Step 3
Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, ~45 seconds. Do not brown.
Step 4
Drain pasta and add to skillet with garlic butter and lemon juice. Toss gently.
Step 5
Add Parmesan and toss, stirring in 2 tbsp pasta water to create a silky sauce.
Step 6
Serve immediately with fresh pepper and extra Parmesan.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- microplane or box grater
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