# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - 1 tsp salt for pasta water
→ Sauce
03 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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 cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente as per package directions. Reserve 2 tablespoons pasta water before draining.
02 - In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic but not browned.
03 - Stir in lemon zest and juice, blending well into the melted butter and garlic.
04 - Add drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat pasta with the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper into the skillet. Toss until cheese melts and sauce becomes glossy. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
06 - Transfer to serving plates, garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan as desired. Serve immediately.
