Lemon Butter Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumb Topping
This Lemon Butter Pasta is a delightful dish featuring al dente pasta coated in a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce, topped with crispy, golden breadcrumbs. It's fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 400 gDried long pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
Garlic and Lemon
- 4 clovesGarlic
- 2 tspLemon zest
- 100 mlLemon juice
Butter and Cheese
- 100 gUnsalted butter
- 50 gGrated hard cheese (optional)
Breadcrumbs
- 100 gBreadcrumbs or crushed dry bread
Garnish
- 30 gFresh parsley or other soft herb (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dried pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat 50 g of unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat until melted. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- 3
In a separate pan, toast the breadcrumbs over low heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- 4
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the drained pasta to the garlic butter pan.
- 5
Pour in the lemon juice and 50 g of remaining unsalted butter. Mix gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach the desired sauce consistency.
- 6
Stir in the lemon zest and optional grated cheese, mixing until evenly distributed.
- 7
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped generously with the crispy breadcrumbs, and garnish with fresh parsley or other soft herb if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Notes
- •Make sure to stir the garlic constantly to prevent it from burning.
- •You can add red pepper flakes for a hint of heat or other herbs like basil for additional flavor.
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