# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - 1 tsp salt, for boiling water
→ Sauce
03 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tbsp)
06 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tbsp reserved pasta water
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - Salt, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - Extra grated Parmesan, for topping
# Directions:
01 - Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
03 - Stir in the lemon zest and juice, ensuring ingredients are well combined.
04 - Transfer drained pasta to the skillet. Pour in reserved pasta water and toss thoroughly to evenly coat pasta with sauce.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper onto pasta. Toss until cheese melts and sauce develops a silky texture. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
06 - Plate pasta promptly. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
