Ingredients
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- 16 oz whole wheat or regular spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 7–10 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and reserved pasta water; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss with grated Parmesan until evenly coated. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg