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Buttery Lemon Pasta

This buttery lemon pasta is full of zesty lemon flavor in a silky, butter sauce. This is by far our most lemony pasta yet, plus it is so simple - you'll make this again and again. 
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces bucatini
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoon pecorino romano cheese
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions to al denté. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter, add garlic, lemon zest and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Whisk in lemon juice and pecorino romano cheese.
  • Add pasta water if needed and return pasta to pot. 

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal Carbohydrates: 45g Protein: 8g Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 16mg Sodium: 211mg Potassium: 174mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 205IU Vitamin C: 15mg Calcium: 37mg Iron: 1mg