How To Make Linguine with Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
This linguine pasta is served with a delicate and tangy lemon butter sauce that perfectly complements the dish.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the linguine pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
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While the pasta cooks, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
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Once the butter is melted, remove from heat and add the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, whisking until well combined.
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Drain the cooked pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, lemon butter sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the pasta is well coated.
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If the pasta seems too dry, add a little bit of reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories : 550kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 17g
- Cholesterol : 70mg
- Sodium : 390mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 65g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 15g
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