Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta

An easy dinner with a restaurant feel, perfect after a full day of appointments.

Serves: 4
Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
2. Warm olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add drained pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice and ½ cup reserved pasta water. Toss well.
4. Remove from heat. Gradually add Parmesan while tossing. Add more pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is silky.
5. Fold in parsley. Season with salt and pepper, then finish with extra Parmesan.

Serving Idea

Pair with a simple green salad and a blackberry lime spritzer.