This recipe is almost 50 years old, it was a hit in the 70s and 80s
A classic Italian dish, this Lemon Garlic Spaghetti is a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors. The simplicity of the ingredients shines through in this delightful pasta.
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Ingredients:
Pasta and Water
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Water | 1 liter |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Spaghetti pasta | 200 grams |
Sauce:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lemon (peeled and juiced) | 1 |
| Garlic | 3 cloves (sliced thin) |
| Unsalted butter | 1 tablespoon |
| Olive oil | Drizzle |
| Heavy cream | 200 grams |
| Black pepper | Pinch |
| Fresh parsley | To taste |
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil salted water in a large saucepan.
- Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Lemon and Garlic:
- Peel lemon and cut peel into small cubes.
- Juice half the peeled lemon.
- Slice garlic cloves thinly.
- Make the Sauce:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add olive oil, garlic, and lemon peel. Cook until golden brown.
- Stir in lemon juice, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Add reserved pasta water to desired consistency.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add cooked spaghetti and whole garlic cloves to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
