Buttery Lemon Spaghetti
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: serves 6
Category: Pasta
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Dinner
Description
This is a creamy and bright lemon pasta recipe that’s delicious on it’s own, or served as a side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
- zest of 2 lemons
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional – extra Parmesan to garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package directions.
- When the pasta is sort of done melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted add in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for one minute. Whisk in the heavy cream
- Drain the pasta and add it instantly into the butter mixture, coating the pasta evenly.
- Add in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice stirring to evenly incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve instantly and garnish with extra Parmesan Cheese if desired.
Notes
Store airtight in fridge for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 245.1 mg
- Fat: 18.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 70.9 g
- Protein: 17.7 g
- Cholesterol: 45.8 mg
