# Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta

This is an easy 20-minute Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta recipe that is quickly devoured.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 oz dry pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 zest lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside the pasta.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Add salt, black pepper, chili flakes, oregano, and basil, then stir well.
7. Stir in lemon zest and juice, then let it simmer for 1 minute.
8. Add chopped parsley and stir to combine.
9. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
10. Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
11. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large skillet

## Tips

- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan before serving.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/731812139383415
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a404bc87-3803-4a77-8ff2-360fd0166b8e
- Extracted: 2025-08-10

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