# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water
→ Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
06 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Salt to taste
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti or linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water, then drain thoroughly.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, ensuring it remains fragrant without browning.
03 - Incorporate lemon zest and juice into the skillet, stirring gently to integrate with the butter mixture.
04 - Transfer drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss using tongs until evenly coated with the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until the cheese melts and the sauce achieves a glossy finish. Adjust salt to taste.
06 - Plate immediately, garnishing with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan as desired.
