# 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 (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Additional grated Parmesan
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti or linguine until al dente following package directions. Reserve 2 tablespoons pasta water, then drain using a colander.
02 - Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic without browning.
03 - Stir in lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Transfer drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss with tongs to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce.
05 - Add grated Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper. Continue tossing until cheese is melted and the sauce appears glossy. Season with salt as needed.
06 - Plate immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
