# Weeknight Lemon Garlic Pasta
By Mise Test Kitchen. 4 servings. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.
https://mise.how/weeknight-lemon-garlic-pasta

Bright, buttery spaghetti that comes together while the water boils. Pantry staples, one skillet, 25 minutes.

## Ingredients
- 4 qt water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, zested, then juiced
- 1 cup pasta water, saved before draining
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped parsley

## Steps
1. Bring 4 qt water to a boil and add 1 tbsp kosher salt. Cook 12 oz spaghetti until 1 minute short of al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 4 cloves garlic and cook until pale gold.
3. Scoop out 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the zest and juice of 1 lemon.
4. Off the heat, add the rest of the butter (2 tbsp unsalted butter), 1 cup grated Parmesan, and ½ tsp black pepper. Toss hard, adding splashes of the pasta water until glossy.
5. Finish with ¼ cup chopped parsley and serve right away.

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