Lemon Pasta

Absolutely delicious, simple, lemony pasta.

Lemon Pasta

adapted from Love & Lemons

Ingredients:

8 oz spaghetti

1.5 oz grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup) + more for garnish*

4 Tbs butter

2 Tbs lemon zest + more for garnish*

1 Tbs lemon juice  (or more, to taste)

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt & pepper to taste

basil or parsley, minced to garnish*

*garnish is optional

Instructions:

1. Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water

2. In a large skillet, melt the butter on medium-high heat, until foamy.

3. Turn heat to medium-low, and saute garlic and lemon zest, stirring frequently for 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Add pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir well until a sauce starts to form.

5. Add 1/2 of the Parmesan, and toss well until completely incorporated and sauce starts to thicken.

6. Add lemon juice and remaining Parmesan and toss until sauce is silky smooth. Add more pasta water as needed to get desired texture.

7. Salt and pepper the pasta to taste. Plate, garnish, and enjoy!